How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Homer, AK is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.11 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.97 mi
17.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM AKDT
Return by in Fritz Creek
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fritz Creek
2026-04-14T19:13
Arrive Homer
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM AKDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM AKDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fritz Creek
10:00 PM AKDT
Flexible departure

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
Kachemak
AK

City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

From Fritz Creek
7 mi
00h 14m
To Homer
7.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Fritz Creek and Homer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Pioneer Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Pioneer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    800 ft · 29 sec · Greatland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East End Road
11.8 mi · 84%
Hutler Road
1.33 mi · 9%
East Pioneer Avenue
0.73 mi · 5%
Greatland Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East End Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road

11.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kachemak
00h 14m from Fritz Creek
Leave By
7:32 PM AKDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fritz Creek 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 Fritz Creek to Homer?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kachemak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Fritz Creek and 7.1 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fritz Creek and Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Homer. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.66 km).

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#1 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.95
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $5.57 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $6.37 $3.18 $6.37

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 Fritz Creek and Homer. The current time is 19:13:23.

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.