How far is Homer, AK from Utqiagvik, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Utqiagvik, AK is about 1130 miles (1818.5 km), with a travel time of about 30h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 818 miles (1316.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 61h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 30h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Utqiagvik.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Utqiagvik.
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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
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
299.8 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1078 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Geist Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Continue on Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Turn left onto Steese Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Steese Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spine Road
34.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1860 ft · 51 sec · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Oliktok Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · Oliktok Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 18 min
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Utqiagvik.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Continue on Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Homer and Chance Light Snow near Utqiagvik.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Utqiagvik?
The road trip is about 1130 miles (1818.5 km) and usually takes 30h 53m 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?
Ester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 563.2 miles from Homer and 566.8 miles from Utqiagvik.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 818 miles (1316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 312 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 $197.40 one way or $394.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 354.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Homer and Chance Light Snow near Utqiagvik.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Utqiagvik. Straight-line distance: 817.98 mi (1316.41 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utqiagvik
Most northerly city in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,390 |
| Coordinates | 71.2905800, -156.7887200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utqiagvik (-156.78872, 71.29058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 05m |
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 | $197.40 | $394.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $212.83 | $425.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $221.92 | $443.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $253.81 | $507.62 |
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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