How far is Prattville, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Homewood, AL is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
77.7 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.7 mi
Kilometers
125.05 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Sun, May 3, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-05-03T08:43
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Prattville
38.9 mi
00h 45m
To Homewood
38.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Prattville and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Oxmoor Road, Homewood

    980 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1497 ft · 36 sec · Oxmoor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1810 ft · 38 sec · Palisades Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Palisades Drive

    892 ft · 30 sec · Palisades Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Oxmoor Road

    616 ft · 25 sec · Oxmoor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Westover Drive

    45 m · 5 sec · Westover Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1020 ft · 39 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

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

    47 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Roseland Drive

    2356 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
75.4 mi · 97%
Oxmoor Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Roseland Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Palisades Boulevard
0.34 mi
College Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 45m from Prattville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Prattville and 38.8 miles from Homewood.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.42 $14.84 $29.67

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 Prattville and Homewood. The current time is 08:43:21.

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.