How far is Homer, AK from Big Lake, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Big Lake, AK is about 285 miles (458.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Big Lake.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto West Big Lake Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Big Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Big Lake Road
60 m · 5 sec · South Big Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Big Lake Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Big Lake Road
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Continue on West Susitna Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Susitna Parkway
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Turn right onto South Jay Sedor Street
3134 ft · 2 min · South Jay Sedor Street
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Turn right onto West Tinkerbell Court
801 ft · 35 sec · West Tinkerbell Court
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Continue on South Crocodile Way
105 m · 15 sec · South Crocodile Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Crocodile Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Big Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sterling Highway
Continue on Sterling Highway
132 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Homer and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 285 miles (458.7 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Homer and 142.9 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.4 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 $50.12 one way or $100.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Homer and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 140.64 mi (226.34 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
This freshwater lake is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5213900, -149.9544400 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-149.95444, 61.52139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $4.98 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $52.62 | $105.25 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $54.81 | $109.61 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $66.09 | $132.19 |
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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