How far is Auburn, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Homewood, AL is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.77 mi
02h 18m
Flight
96.91 mi
155.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.77 mi
Kilometers
173.44 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-03T08:43
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goodwater
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
53.9 mi
01h 09m
To Homewood
53.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Homewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosedale Drive

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Rosedale Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 18th Street South

    1077 ft · 24 sec · 18th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 28th Avenue South

    1008 ft · 20 sec · 28th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1958 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    691 ft · 29 sec · Oxmoor Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West

    1157 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roseland Drive

    84 m · 10 sec · Roseland Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Homewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
106 mi · 99%
Central Avenue
0.37 mi
Rosedale Drive
0.34 mi
Glenwood Drive West
0.22 mi
18th Street South
0.2 mi
28th Avenue South
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodwater
01h 09m from Auburn
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Homewood?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Auburn and 53.9 miles from Homewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Homewood.

Stop Ideas Near Goodwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goodwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodwater.

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

86 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

105 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 96.91 mi (155.96 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Homewood. The current time is 08:43:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.