How far is Cordova, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Homer, AK is about 606.9 miles (976.7 km), with a travel time of about 16h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
606.91 mi
16h 10m
Flight
208.89 mi
336.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.89 mi
Kilometers
336.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
606.91 mi
Kilometers
976.73 km
Drive Time
16h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM AKDT
Return by in Cordova
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordova
2026-04-14T22:21
Arrive Homer
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM AKDT
Route Timing
16h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:11 PM to 11:41 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:38 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordova
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Lazy Mountain
AK

Census designated place

From Cordova
302.5 mi
08h 05m
To Homer
304.3 mi
08h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
30°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Homer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on Adams Avenue

    1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocean Dock Road

    629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Orca Inlet Road

    861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New England Cannery Road

    996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road

    121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    158 m · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova

    84.8 mi · 5 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    59 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ferry Way

    1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Hazelet Avenue

    1522 ft · 27 sec · Hazelet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Egan Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Egan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Richardson Highway

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenn Highway

    146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway

    157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    132 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova and Homer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
220 mi · 36%
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 30%
Richardson Highway
117 mi · 19%
Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
84.8 mi · 14%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi
Gambell Street
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Turn left onto Glenn Highway

147 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
16h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
32h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+398 mi
208.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lazy Mountain
08h 05m from Cordova
Leave By
3:38 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cordova and Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Homer?

The road trip is about 606.9 miles (976.7 km) and usually takes 16h 10m 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?

Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302.5 miles from Cordova and 304.3 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 398 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 $106.05 one way or $212.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cordova and Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Homer. Straight-line distance: 208.89 mi (336.18 km).

Cordova

#1 Cordova

City in Alaska, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates60.5432000, -145.7586700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Cordova (-145.75867, 60.5432)
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 977 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.42 gal
81.07 L · about $106.05
Round trip
$212.10
42.84 gal · 162.14 L
Estimated CO2
190.4 kg one way
Round trip: 380.7 kg / 839 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $106.05 $212.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $114.34 $228.68
Premium $5.57 $119.22 $238.45
Diesel $6.37 $136.36 $272.72

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 Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordova and Homer. The current time is 22:21:32.

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.