How far is McDonald Chapel, AL from Homewood, AL?
The driving distance from McDonald Chapel, AL to Homewood, AL is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald Chapel and Homewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald Chapel and Homewood.
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Start on Iceland Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Continue on Iceland Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Turn left onto Quebec Street
770 ft · 35 sec · Quebec Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiska Avenue
594 ft · 27 sec · Kiska Avenue
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Turn right onto Panama Place
55 m · 9 sec · Panama Place
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Turn left onto Ocala Way
135 m · 22 sec · Ocala Way
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Turn right onto Birmingport Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Birmingport Road
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Continue on 20th Street Ensley
1.2 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley
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Take the ramp left
889 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 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 McDonald Chapel and Homewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
20th Street Ensley
Merge slight left
4.47 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Homewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald Chapel to Homewood?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from McDonald Chapel and 6.6 miles from Homewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Homewood.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald Chapel and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).
#1 McDonald Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 717 |
| Coordinates | 33.5217700, -86.9336000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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