How far is Homewood, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
105.86 mi
01h 37m
Flight
87.82 mi
141.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.82 mi
Kilometers
141.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.86 mi
Kilometers
170.37 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homewood
2026-05-03T07:30
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Homewood
52.4 mi
00h 48m
To Huntsville
53.4 mi
00h 48m

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
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roseland Drive

    84 m · 13 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

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 73%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 19%
Red Mountain Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Oxmoor Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Finley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
00h 48m from Homewood
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homewood and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Homewood and 53.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homewood and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 87.82 mi (141.34 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.63 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $5.42 $20.25 $40.50

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 Huntsville. The current time is 07:30:38.

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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.