Origin
Vestavia Hills, AL
Afternoon in Vestavia Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vestavia Hills, 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
33m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vestavia Hills, AL
Kelly
Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
Vestavia Hills to Chetopa is 24.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 22 and State Route 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama for its entirety. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a spontaneous drive or a brief leg of a larger journey. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant shifts in scenery or climate, making it a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 65 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Carraway Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Independence Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Finley Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Tremont Drive
477 ft
·
22 sec
·
Tremont Drive
3
Turn right
341 ft
·
26 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
5
Turn straight onto US 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 31
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 31
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto AL 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street North
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 65 North
11
Merge onto I 65
1.7 mi
·
2 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tremont Drive
Turn left onto Tremont Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 to 10 mph
21% chance
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
8 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 69% of the route utilizing faster roads like I 22 and Red Mountain Expressway. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10 miles on I 22, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions from expressway to a state route, providing a slight change in the driving environment as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly smooth, efficient drive with minimal slowdowns.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Red Mountain Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tremont Drive.
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 24.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Tremont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
Graysville
21.7 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 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 Chetopa, 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: near the start (Tremont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Chetopa, 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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