Origin
Trussville, AL
Afternoon in Trussville on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trussville, AL to Chetopa, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trussville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trussville, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 33.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, I 22, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m highway drive covering 33.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on I 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and I 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 33A
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 124C
Toward I 65 North: Huntsville
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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.
Between Trussville, AL and Chetopa, AL, road signs point toward Birmingham and Graysville.
Birmingham
3 mi in
|
~5m
Graysville
30.6 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gadsden Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Jasper Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn right onto CR 94
384 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Chalkville Road
4
Turn right onto US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 459
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 33A
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 59
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 59
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124C
Toward I 65 North: Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 65
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 22
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
15
Turn right onto AL 5
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
16
Continue on AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
17
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
18
Arrive at destination
Old Jasper Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
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
Chetopa, AL
Afternoon in Chetopa on Thursday
Local time
12:36 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
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
42m 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 Trussville, AL to Chetopa, AL covers 33.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, I 22, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Trussville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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 11 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Trussville, AL and Chetopa, AL, road signs point toward Birmingham and Graysville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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