How far is Healy, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Healy, AK to Homer, AK is about 472.2 miles (760 km), with a travel time of about 10h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 15m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
472.25 mi
10h 07m
Flight
303.14 mi
487.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.14 mi
Kilometers
487.85 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
472.25 mi
Kilometers
760.01 km
Drive Time
10h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM AKDT
Return by in Healy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Healy
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Homer
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM AKDT
Route Timing
10h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:08 PM to 5:38 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
3:44 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Healy
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
Eagle River
AK

Community in Alaska, USA

From Healy
235.4 mi
05h 03m
To Homer
236.8 mi
05h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Sunday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Healy Spur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto George Parks Highway

    195.1 mi · 3 hr 55 min · George Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    132 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Healy 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
220 mi · 47%
George Parks Highway
195 mi · 41%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 7%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 4%
Healy Spur Road
2.87 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

Turn left onto George Parks Highway

195 mi · 03h 55m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+169.1 mi
303.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle River
05h 03m from Healy
Leave By
3:44 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Healy and Chance Rain And Snow near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Healy to Homer?

The road trip is about 472.2 miles (760 km) and usually takes 10h 07m 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?

Eagle River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.4 miles from Healy and 236.8 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 169.1 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 $82.48 one way or $164.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Healy and Chance Rain And Snow near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Healy and Homer. Straight-line distance: 303.14 mi (487.85 km).

Healy

#1 Healy

Census designated place

Population1,021
Coordinates63.8569400, -148.9661100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Healy (-148.96611, 63.85694)
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 760 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.66 gal
63.08 L · about $82.48
Round trip
$164.97
33.32 gal · 126.16 L
Estimated CO2
148.1 kg one way
Round trip: 296.1 kg / 653 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $82.48 $164.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $88.93 $177.86
Premium $5.57 $92.73 $185.46
Diesel $6.37 $106.06 $212.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Healy and Homer. The current time is 00:58:07.

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.