How far is Trussville, AL from McDonald Chapel, AL?
The driving distance from Trussville, AL to McDonald Chapel, AL is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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City in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville and McDonald Chapel.
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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
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 269: 20th Street, Ensley Avenue
871 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 20th Street Ensley
1.1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley
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Continue on Birmingport Road
2 mi · 4 min · Birmingport Road
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Turn left onto Panama Street
861 ft · 38 sec · Panama Street
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Continue on Kiska Avenue
144 m · 25 sec · Kiska Avenue
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Turn left onto Quebec Street
770 ft · 36 sec · Quebec Street
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Turn right onto Iceland Avenue
107 m · 16 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Continue on Iceland Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iceland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trussville and McDonald Chapel.
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
15.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Trussville and Sunny near McDonald Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trussville to McDonald Chapel?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Tarrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Trussville and 11.6 miles from McDonald Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trussville and Sunny near McDonald Chapel.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarrant.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trussville and McDonald Chapel. Straight-line distance: 19.88 mi (32 km).
#1 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McDonald Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 717 |
| Coordinates | 33.5217700, -86.9336000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald Chapel (-86.9336, 33.52177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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