How far is Homewood, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Auburn, AL is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
107.85 mi
01h 59m
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
107.85 mi
Kilometers
173.56 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homewood
2026-05-03T07:29
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 3, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homewood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Goodwater
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Homewood
53.7 mi
00h 59m
To Auburn
54.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roseland Drive

    84 m · 15 sec · Roseland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West

    1157 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2833 ft · 59 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    956 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Boulevard
102 mi · 94%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Oxmoor Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Glenwood Drive West
0.22 mi
Roseland Drive
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Boulevard

Take the exit straight

84.1 mi · 01h 43m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodwater
00h 59m from Homewood
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homewood and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 53.7 miles from Homewood and 54.1 miles from Auburn.

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 11 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Homewood and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 96.91 mi (155.96 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 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
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.23 $32.45
Premium $4.63 $17.62 $35.24
Diesel $5.42 $20.63 $41.26

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 Homewood and Auburn. The current time is 07:29:47.

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.