How far is Badger, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Badger, AK to Homer, AK is about 585.8 miles (942.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.9 miles (609.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Badger and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Badger and Homer.
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Start on the route
1171 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Continue on Rozak Road
603 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Turn right onto Richardson Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
132 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto Greatland Street
99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street
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Turn left
81 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Badger and Homer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 06h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Badger and Rain near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Badger to Homer?
The road trip is about 585.8 miles (942.8 km) and usually takes 10h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.2 miles from Badger and 292.6 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.9 miles (609.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 206.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $102.34 one way or $204.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Badger and Rain near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Badger and Homer. Straight-line distance: 378.91 mi (609.79 km).
#1 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-151.548388, 59.642375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 943 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $102.34 | $204.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $110.34 | $220.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $115.05 | $230.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $131.59 | $263.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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