Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homewood, AL
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Alabaster, AL
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If you are planning to travel from Homewood to Alabaster, you are looking at a quick, 20.6-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. This journey stays entirely within Alabama, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of your transit. Because the trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you can easily skip an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical way to get between these two cities. Relying on local roads rather than major interstates, this route offers a direct connection that avoids the complexities of long-distance highway travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| 1st Street South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Oxmoor Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roseland Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Palisades Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood, AL and Alabaster, AL.
Start on Roseland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Roseland Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
Turn left onto College Avenue
Turn left onto Oxmoor Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Palisades Boulevard
Continue on Oxmoor Road
Take the ramp
Turn left
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 31
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Roseland Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Homewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Alabaster on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local transit corridors, specifically utilizing Roseland Drive, Broadway Street, and College Avenue to reach your destination. Because the entire 20.6-mile distance is comprised of local roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches on this path, so you will need to stay alert and ready to maneuver through various intersections. It is a straightforward, tactical drive that requires your full attention on the local street network.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and 1st Street South. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Roseland Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Roseland Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Homewood, AL to Alabaster, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
Homewood is located in Metropolitan Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham famous as the home of Samford University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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