Origin
Homewood, AL
Morning in Homewood on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, 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
23 mi
37 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homewood, AL
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Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 23 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, Red Mountain Expressway, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 23 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and Red Mountain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 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 17 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 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Red Mountain Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Glenwood Drive West.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenwood Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 31 / Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
Glenwood Drive West
Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 31 / Independence Drive
Turn left onto US 31 / Independence Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
Graysville
19.9 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 65 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Carraway Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Oxmoor Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Finley Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on Roseland Drive
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
Roseland Drive
2
Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Glenwood Drive West
3
Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxmoor Road
4
Turn left onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Independence Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 31
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 31
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto AL 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street North
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 65 North
10
Merge onto I 65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 22
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
14
Turn right onto AL 5
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
15
Continue on AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
16
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
17
Arrive at destination
Old Jasper Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
Chetopa, AL
Morning in Chetopa on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
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
30 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 23 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, Red Mountain Expressway, 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 11.5 miles from Homewood, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenwood Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 31 / Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
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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