How far is Homer, AK from College, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to College, AK is about 576.8 miles (928.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 10m.
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.
Census-designated place in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and College.
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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
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 39 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 52 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tanana Loop
26 m · 2 sec · Tanana Loop
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Exit the roundabout onto Tanana Loop
2412 ft · 48 sec · Tanana Loop
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2015 ft · 42 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on College Road
1698 ft · 37 sec · College Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and College.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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 College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to College?
The road trip is about 576.8 miles (928.3 km) and usually takes 12h 10m 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?
Willow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.6 miles from Homer and 289.2 miles from College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 197.1 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 $100.75 one way or $201.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Homer and Chance Light Rain near College.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and College. Straight-line distance: 379.75 mi (611.15 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: College (-147.80278, 64.85694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 928 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $100.75 | $201.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $108.63 | $217.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $113.27 | $226.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $129.55 | $259.10 |
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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