Origin
Chetopa, AL
Afternoon in Chetopa on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chetopa, AL to Homewood, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Homewood, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chetopa, AL to Homewood, AL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 31m 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, Red Mountain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 20 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oxmoor Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Old Jasper Highway | 0.3 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 Homewood, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 261B
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
9
Merge onto I 20; I 59
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 59
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 126A
Toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 31; US 280
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 31
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Independence Drive
14
Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxmoor Road
15
Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Glenwood Drive West
16
Turn right onto Roseland Drive
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roseland Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Roseland Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 261B
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 126A
Toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downt...
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Homewood, AL
Afternoon in Homewood on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
30 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
24.1 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 10.7 mi of that is on I 22.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Homewood, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden and Downtown.
Gadsden
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
Downtown
19.1 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Homewood, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Homewood, AL before heading back.
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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