How far is Montgomery, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Homewood, AL is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
87.77 mi
01h 39m
Flight
81.69 mi
131.46 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Montgomery.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
87.77 mi
Kilometers
141.26 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-03T08:41
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Montgomery
43.9 mi
00h 49m
To Homewood
43.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°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 Montgomery and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Oxmoor Road, Homewood

    980 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1497 ft · 36 sec · Oxmoor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1810 ft · 38 sec · Palisades Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Palisades Drive

    892 ft · 30 sec · Palisades Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Oxmoor Road

    616 ft · 25 sec · Oxmoor Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Westover Drive

    45 m · 5 sec · Westover Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1020 ft · 39 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

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

    47 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roseland Drive

    2356 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
84.8 mi · 97%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Oxmoor Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Roseland Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Palisades Boulevard
0.34 mi
College Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 32m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
00h 49m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 43.9 miles from Montgomery and 43.8 miles from Homewood.

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 6.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Montgomery and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 81.69 mi (131.46 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 Montgomery and Homewood. The current time is 08:41:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.