Origin
Mountain Brook, AL
Afternoon in Mountain Brook on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountain Brook, 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
32m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountain Brook, AL
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Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Mountain Brook, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 23.6 miles and takes about 32m 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 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and I 65. 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 21 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 I 65. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Euclid Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Memory Court): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (I 65): 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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Euclid Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Memory Court
Keep slight right at fork onto Memory Court
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m 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 Mountain Brook, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
Graysville
20.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 5 mi | 6m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Montclair Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Road South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pawnee Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Church Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Memory Court
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
Memory Court
4
Continue on Memory Lane
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Memory Lane
5
Turn left onto Montclair Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Montclair Road
6
Continue on Country Club Road South
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Country Club Road South
7
Continue on Pawnee Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pawnee Avenue South
8
Continue on Niazuma Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Niazuma Avenue South
9
Continue on 26th Street South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
26th Street South
10
Continue on 10th Avenue South
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Avenue South
11
Turn slight right onto 24th Street South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
24th Street South
12
Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
14
Merge onto I 65
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 22
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
18
Turn right onto AL 5
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
19
Continue on AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
20
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
21
Arrive at destination
Old Jasper Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Afternoon in Chetopa on Saturday
Local time
12:17 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
14 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
32m 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 Mountain Brook, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 23.6 miles and takes about 32m 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 11.8 miles from Mountain Brook, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 23.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Memory Court): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mountain Brook, 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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