Homer, AK Road Trips

Homer, AK serves as a quiet starting point in Alaska, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 345 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Homer, AK spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

1079.8 mi

Metlakatla, AK

Quickest Drive

23m

Anchor Point, AK

Plan Around Homer, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Homer, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK 1060.3 mi · 51h 25m Wrangell, AK to Homer, AK 972.4 mi · 54h 6m Sitka, AK to Homer, AK 941.9 mi · 53h 2m Skagway, AK to Homer, AK 873.2 mi · 52h 35m

Continue From Homer, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Homer, AK to Metlakatla, AK 1079.8 mi · 52h 13m Homer, AK to Juneau, AK 794.6 mi · 43h 36m Homer, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK 622.6 mi · 14h 16m Homer, AK to Big Lake, AK 285 mi · 6h 26m

Trips from Homer, AK

Homer, AK to Metlakatla, AK

1079.8 mi 52h 13m

Homer, AK to Juneau, AK

794.6 mi 43h 36m

Homer, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

622.6 mi 14h 16m

Homer, AK to Big Lake, AK

285 mi 6h 26m

Homer, AK to Tanaina, AK

268.1 mi 6h

Homer, AK to Wasilla, AK

264.1 mi 5h 51m

Homer, AK to Eagle River, AK

235.5 mi 5h 18m

Homer, AK to Kenai, AK

81.6 mi 1h 56m

Homer, AK to Ridgeway, AK

78.6 mi 1h 55m

Homer, AK to Kalifornsky, AK

68.5 mi 1h 37m

Homer, AK to Anchor Point, AK

15.5 mi 23m

Driving from Homer, AK

Expect an average of 345 miles and about 12h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Homer, AK. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 1080 miles (52h 13m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Homer, AK most often head toward Metlakatla, AK (1079.8 mi, 52h 13m), Juneau, AK (794.6 mi, 43h 36m), Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (622.6 mi, 14h 16m), Big Lake, AK (285 mi, 6h 26m), and Tanaina, AK (268.1 mi, 6h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 345-mile trip from Homer, AK, budget about $67 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Homer, AK and 11 routes heading into Homer, AK, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 1080 miles.

The longest mapped route from Homer, AK covers 1080 miles and takes approximately 52h 13m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Homer, AK runs about 345 miles with a drive time of roughly 12h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 345-mile trip from Homer, AK costs roughly $67 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Homer, AK include Metlakatla, AK, Juneau, AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK and Big Lake, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.