How far is Florence, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Homewood, AL is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
121.29 mi
02h 27m
Flight
104.55 mi
168.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.55 mi
Kilometers
168.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.29 mi
Kilometers
195.19 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, May 3, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-03T08:43
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
West Point
AL

Town

From Florence
60.7 mi
01h 13m
To Homewood
60.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Florence and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crest Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wheeler Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Independence Drive

    929 ft · 20 sec · Independence Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West

    1157 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roseland Drive

    84 m · 10 sec · Roseland Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 45%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 36%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 13m from Florence
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Florence and 60.6 miles from Homewood.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Homewood.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, 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 West Point.

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 104.55 mi (168.26 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 Florence and Homewood. The current time is 08:43:28.

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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.