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.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Independence Drive
929 ft · 20 sec · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
1157 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive West
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
84 m · 10 sec · Roseland Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 104.55 mi (168.26 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homewood
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 25,174 |
| Coordinates | 33.4717700, -86.8008200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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