How far is Farmers Loop, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Farmers Loop, AK to Homer, AK is about 583.2 miles (938.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.1 miles (618.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 19m 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
583.19 mi
10h 09m
Flight
384.13 mi
618.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.13 mi
Kilometers
618.2 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
583.19 mi
Kilometers
938.55 km
Drive Time
10h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM AKDT
Return by in Farmers Loop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Loop
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM AKDT
Route Timing
10h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:10 PM to 5:40 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
3:40 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Loop
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
Willow
AK

Census-designated place in Alaska, USA

From Farmers Loop
290.3 mi
05h 04m
To Homer
292.9 mi
05h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    631 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Manchester Loop

    1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Senate Drive

    1986 ft · 2 min · Senate Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Alumni Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Tanana Loop

    2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive

    43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway

    299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    132 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Loop 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
299 mi · 51%
Seward Highway
220 mi · 38%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 6%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 3%
Farmers Loop Road
5.16 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway

299 mi · 05h 58m

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
10h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+199.1 mi
384.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow
05h 04m from Farmers Loop
Leave By
3:40 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Farmers Loop and Rain near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Loop to Homer?

The road trip is about 583.2 miles (938.5 km) and usually takes 10h 09m 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 290.3 miles from Farmers Loop and 292.9 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 384.1 miles (618.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 199.1 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 $101.89 one way or $203.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Farmers Loop and Rain near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Loop and Homer. Straight-line distance: 384.13 mi (618.2 km).

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#1 Farmers Loop

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population4,853
Coordinates64.9082200, -147.6986600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquila Street (-147.693221, 64.907761)
End: (-151.548388, 59.642375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 939 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.58 gal
77.9 L · about $101.89
Round trip
$203.78
41.16 gal · 155.8 L
Estimated CO2
182.9 kg one way
Round trip: 365.8 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $101.89 $203.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $109.86 $219.71
Premium $5.57 $114.55 $229.10
Diesel $6.37 $131.01 $262.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Loop and Homer. The current time is 02:45:51.

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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.