Origin
Chetopa, AL
Morning in Chetopa on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Trussville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL covers 34 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, Bankhead Highway Southwest, I-22 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | — | — |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | — | — |
| I-22 East | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| I 59 North | — | — |
| I 459 South | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chetopa, AL and Trussville, AL.
1
Start on Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on Bankhead Highway Southwest
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I-22 East: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-22 East: Birmingham
5
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 65 South: Birmingham
7
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
9
Merge slight right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 59 North: Gadsden
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
12
Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Trussville
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 11: Trussville
14
Turn right onto Gadsden Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
15
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
381 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenn Avenue
17
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Street
18
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Trussville, AL
Morning in Trussville on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
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
36m 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 Trussville, AL covers 34 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, Bankhead Highway Southwest, I-22 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.13 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.
The drive from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chetopa, AL to Trussville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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