How far is Homer, AK from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is about 622.6 miles (1002 km), with a travel time of about 14h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.6 miles (635 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 16m.
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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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Steese Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chena Hot Springs Road
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
121 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
31.1 mi · 43 min · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Turn right
1328 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
7.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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
300 mi · 05h 59m
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 Light Snow Likely near Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The road trip is about 622.6 miles (1002 km) and usually takes 14h 16m 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 310.4 miles from Homer and 312.2 miles from Fairbanks North Star Borough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.6 miles (635 km), while the road route adds roughly 228 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 $108.77 one way or $217.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Homer and Light Snow Likely near Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Fairbanks North Star Borough. Straight-line distance: 394.57 mi (635 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks North Star Borough
Borough in Alaska, United States
| Population | 95,651 |
| Coordinates | 64.8333300, -146.4166700 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbanks North Star Borough (-146.41667, 64.83333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
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 | $108.77 | $217.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $117.28 | $234.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $122.29 | $244.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $139.86 | $279.72 |
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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