How far is Ester, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Ester, AK to Homer, AK is about 570.1 miles (917.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377 miles (606.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 01m 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 12h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ester and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ester and Homer.
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Start on Ester Loop
83 m · 12 sec · Ester Loop
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Turn right onto Main Street
635 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Village Road
744 ft · 38 sec · Village Road
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Turn left onto Old Nenana Highway
1880 ft · 37 sec · Old Nenana Highway
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Turn right onto George Parks Highway
295.2 mi · 5 hr 52 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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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 Ester and Homer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Turn right onto George Parks Highway
295 mi · 05h 52m
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 Ester and Rain near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ester to Homer?
The road trip is about 570.1 miles (917.5 km) and usually takes 12h 00m 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 284.2 miles from Ester and 285.9 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377 miles (606.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 193.1 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 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 $99.61 one way or $199.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Ester and Rain near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ester and Homer. Straight-line distance: 377.03 mi (606.77 km).
#1 Ester
Census designated place
| Population | 2,422 |
| Coordinates | 64.8472200, -148.0144400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 917 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 06m |
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 | $99.61 | $199.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $107.40 | $214.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $111.99 | $223.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $128.08 | $256.17 |
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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