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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
544.48 mi
22h 05m
Flight
105.69 mi
170.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
544.48 mi
Kilometers
876.26 km
Drive Time
22h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seldovia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:24 PM AKDT
Return by in Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls
2026-04-14T22:18
Arrive Seldovia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:24 PM AKDT
Route Timing
22h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:05 AM to 5:35 AM AKDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falls
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
Cohoe
AK

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

From Falls
84.3 mi
11h 02m
To Seldovia
460.2 mi
11h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 11:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Seward Highway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Seward Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sterling Highway

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Homer Bypass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Homer Spit Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Access

    825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry

    18 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue on Dock Street

    160 m · 25 sec · Dock Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    93 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto English Drive

    105 m · 15 sec · English Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Alder Street

    1101 ft · 49 sec · Alder Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fulmore Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Fulmore Avenue

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 24%
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
18 mi · 3%
Seward Highway
12.4 mi · 2%
Homer Spit Road
4.27 mi · 1%
Homer Bypass Road
0.95 mi
Ocean Drive
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
22h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
44h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+438.8 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cohoe
11h 02m from Falls
Leave By
3:50 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Falls

Falls is a place in Alaska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates60.4200000, -149.3702800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Seldovia

City in Alaska

Population278
Coordinates59.4380600, -151.7113900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Seward Highway (-149.371065, 60.420053)
End: Fulmore Avenue (-151.711377, 59.438057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 876 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
19.21 gal
72.73 L · about $95.11
Round trip
$190.22
38.42 gal · 145.46 L
Estimated CO2
170.7 kg one way
Round trip: 341.4 kg / 753 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls and Seldovia. The current time is 22:18:55.

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.