Origin
Bessemer, AL
Afternoon in Bessemer on Thursday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bessemer, AL to Chetopa, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bessemer, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Adamsville Parkway, Bankhead Highway Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bessemer, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 19th Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (19th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
19th Street North
Turn left onto 19th Street North
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, I 59 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward AL 269: Ensley Avenue, 20th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward AL 269: Ensley Avenue, 20th Street
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Avenue V
Turn left onto Avenue V
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Adamsville Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Forestdale Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Avenue W | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 19th Street North | 1 mi | 2m |
| Avenue V | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue North
392 ft
·
22 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
2
Turn left onto 19th Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
19th Street North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North
4
Merge onto I 20; I 59
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 120
Toward AL 269: Ensley Avenue, 20th Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I-59 Access Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I-59 Access Road
7
Turn slight right onto AL 269
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
21st Street Ensley
8
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue V
9
Continue on Avenue W
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue W
10
Continue on Dugan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dugan Avenue
11
Turn straight
228 ft
·
10 sec
12
Continue on Daniel Payne Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Daniel Payne Drive
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 78; AL 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Forestdale Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 78; AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adamsville Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 78; AL 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
18
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
19
Arrive at destination
Old Jasper Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chetopa, AL
Afternoon in Chetopa on Thursday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bessemer, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Adamsville Parkway, Bankhead Highway Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Bessemer, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (19th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bessemer, AL to Chetopa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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