How far is Homewood, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
88.28 mi
01h 22m
Flight
81.69 mi
131.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.69 mi
Kilometers
131.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.28 mi
Kilometers
142.08 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homewood
2026-05-03T07:28
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Homewood
44.1 mi
00h 41m
To Montgomery
44.2 mi
00h 41m

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
74°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 Homewood and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roseland Drive

    752 ft · 26 sec · Roseland Drive

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Roseland Drive

    1604 ft · 59 sec · Roseland Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street

    47 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1168 ft · 45 sec · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oxmoor Road

    876 ft · 32 sec · Oxmoor Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1126 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Palisades Boulevard

    1541 ft · 35 sec · Palisades Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Oxmoor Road

    1526 ft · 34 sec · Oxmoor Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    153 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Montgomery

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
84.8 mi · 96%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Oxmoor Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Roseland Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Palisades Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
00h 41m from Homewood
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homewood and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Homewood and 44.2 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homewood and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 81.69 mi (131.46 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.63 $14.38 $28.77
Diesel $5.42 $16.84 $33.68

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 Montgomery. The current time is 07:28:53.

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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.