How far is Homer, AK from Anchor Point, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Anchor Point, AK is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Anchor Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Anchor Point.
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Start on the route
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greatland Street
99 m · 13 sec · Greatland Street
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Turn right onto Homer Bypass Road
824 ft · 20 sec · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Sterling Highway
15.2 mi · 22 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn right onto Bates Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Bates Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bates Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Anchor Point.
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.
Sterling Highway
Continue on Sterling Highway
15.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Homer and Light Snow Likely near Anchor Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Anchor Point?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Diamond Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Homer and 7.8 miles from Anchor Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Homer and Light Snow Likely near Anchor Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Anchor Point. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchor Point
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,930 |
| Coordinates | 59.7766700, -151.8313900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anchor Point (-151.83139, 59.77667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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