How far is Haines, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Haines, AK to Homer, AK is about 862 miles (1387.2 km), with a travel time of about 51h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 565.1 miles (909.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 103h 49m 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
861.96 mi
51h 54m
Flight
565.05 mi
909.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
565.05 mi
Kilometers
909.36 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
861.96 mi
Kilometers
1387.19 km
Drive Time
51h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 51h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 AM AKDT
Return by in Haines
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines
2026-04-14T22:21
Arrive Homer
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 AM AKDT
Route Timing
51h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:25 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
4:10 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines
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
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Haines
429.7 mi
25h 57m
To Homer
432.2 mi
25h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Haines Weather
AK
Live fallback forecast
26°F
Tonight
Using Juneau as the closest live forecast in the Alaska weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
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 Haines and Homer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haines and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on Dalton Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Dalton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1272 ft · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lutak Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    839 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

    63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

    76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    132 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 39%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 30%
Seward Highway
173 mi · 20%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 9%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Highway
4.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 00m

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
51h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
103h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+296.9 mi
565.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
25h 57m from Haines
Leave By
4:10 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haines 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 Haines to Homer?

The road trip is about 862 miles (1387.2 km) and usually takes 51h 54m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 429.7 miles from Haines and 432.2 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 565.1 miles (909.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 296.9 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 $116.50 one way or $232.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haines and Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Homer. Straight-line distance: 565.05 mi (909.36 km).

Haines

#1 Haines

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,811
Coordinates59.2359500, -135.4453300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Haines (-135.44533, 59.23595)
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.53 gal
89.06 L · about $116.50
Round trip
$232.99
47.06 gal · 178.12 L
Estimated CO2
209.1 kg one way
Round trip: 418.2 kg / 922 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $116.50 $232.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $125.60 $251.21
Premium $5.57 $130.97 $261.94
Diesel $6.37 $149.79 $299.58

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 Haines and Homer. The current time is 22:21:32.

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.