How far is Trussville, AL from Chetopa, AL?
The driving distance from Trussville, AL to Chetopa, AL is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trussville and Chetopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville and Chetopa.
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Start on the route
60 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street
35 m · 7 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto South Chalkville Road
117 m · 12 sec · South Chalkville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Gadsden Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
1203 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
1366 ft · 17 sec · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham
2288 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Bankhead Highway Southwest
2911 ft · 42 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Continue on State Route 5
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
1817 ft · 51 sec · Old Jasper Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Jasper Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trussville and Chetopa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 59 South
Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trussville and Partly Sunny near Chetopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trussville to Chetopa?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Trussville and 16.8 miles from Chetopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trussville and Partly Sunny near Chetopa.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trussville and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.89 km).
#1 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chetopa
Chetopa is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6789900, -86.9680500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chetopa (-86.96805, 33.67899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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