How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Homewood, AL is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
60.02 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.02 mi
Kilometers
96.59 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, May 3, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-03T08:43
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
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
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Tuscaloosa
30 mi
00h 36m
To Homewood
30 mi
00h 36m

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 Tuscaloosa and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

    2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    3065 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Oxmoor Road, Homewood

    980 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1497 ft · 36 sec · Oxmoor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1810 ft · 38 sec · Palisades Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Palisades Drive

    892 ft · 30 sec · Palisades Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Oxmoor Road

    616 ft · 25 sec · Oxmoor Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Westover Drive

    45 m · 5 sec · Westover Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1020 ft · 39 sec · College Avenue

  22. 22

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

    47 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Roseland Drive

    2356 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
37.6 mi · 63%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 22%
I 65 North
4.18 mi · 7%
Montgomery Highway
2.1 mi · 3%
Oxmoor Road
0.59 mi · 1%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 36m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Tuscaloosa and 30 miles from Homewood.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.09 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.03 $18.06
Premium $4.63 $9.81 $19.61
Diesel $5.42 $11.48 $22.96

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 Tuscaloosa and Homewood. The current time is 08:43:25.

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.