How far is Falls, AK from Seldovia, AK?
The driving distance from Falls, AK to Seldovia, AK is about 544.5 miles (876.3 km), with a travel time of about 22h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 05m.
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls and Seldovia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls and Seldovia.
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Start on Seward Highway
12.4 mi · 18 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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Continue on Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
18 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
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Continue on Dock Street
160 m · 25 sec · Dock Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto English Drive
105 m · 15 sec · English Drive
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Turn slight right onto Alder Street
1101 ft · 49 sec · Alder Street
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Turn right onto Fulmore Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Fulmore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulmore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls and Seldovia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sterling Highway
Turn left onto Sterling Highway
132 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Falls and Sunny near Seldovia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls to Seldovia?
The road trip is about 544.5 miles (876.3 km) and usually takes 22h 05m 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?
Cohoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Falls and 460.2 miles from Seldovia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 438.8 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 $95.11 one way or $190.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Falls and Sunny near Seldovia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls and Seldovia. Straight-line distance: 105.69 mi (170.09 km).
#1 Falls
Falls is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 60.4200000, -149.3702800 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seldovia
City in Alaska
| Population | 278 |
| Coordinates | 59.4380600, -151.7113900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulmore Avenue (-151.711377, 59.438057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 876 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 47m |
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 | $95.11 | $190.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $102.54 | $205.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $106.92 | $213.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $122.29 | $244.58 |
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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