How far is Homewood, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Florence, AL is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.92 mi
02h 07m
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
121.92 mi
Kilometers
196.21 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, May 3, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 11:44 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 Florence
Sun, May 3, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
West Point
AL

Town

From Homewood
60.4 mi
01h 03m
To Florence
61.5 mi
01h 03m

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
71°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Independence Drive

    966 ft · 24 sec · Independence Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Red Mountain Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 45%
I 65 North
47.7 mi · 39%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 03m from Homewood
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 60.4 miles from Homewood and 61.5 miles from Florence.

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 17.3 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Homewood and Florence. Straight-line distance: 104.55 mi (168.26 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.57
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.28 $32.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.31 $36.63
Premium $4.63 $19.89 $39.78
Diesel $5.42 $23.28 $46.57

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 Florence. The current time is 07:29:46.

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.