Origin
Chetopa, AL
Morning in Chetopa on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chetopa, AL to Birmingham, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chetopa, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, I 65, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 19.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-22 East: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-22 East: Birmingham
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 22
Merge onto I 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 261A
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chetopa, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
17Th Street North
17.6 mi in
|
~20m
Downtown
17.6 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Jasper Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chetopa, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on AL 5
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I-22 East: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 22
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 261A
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
11
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
12
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
13
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Chetopa, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, I 65, State Route 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Chetopa, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chetopa, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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