How far is Homer, AK from Farmers Loop, AK?

The driving distance from Homer, AK to Farmers Loop, AK is about 582.9 miles (938.1 km), with a travel time of about 12h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.1 miles (618.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
582.93 mi
12h 22m
Flight
384.13 mi
618.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.13 mi
Kilometers
618.2 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
582.93 mi
Kilometers
938.14 km
Drive Time
12h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Loop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM AKDT
Return by in Homer
Fri, Apr 24, 4:53 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Farmers Loop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:22 PM to 7:52 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Willow
AK

Census-designated place in Alaska, USA

From Homer
290.6 mi
06h 11m
To Farmers Loop
292.3 mi
06h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Farmers Loop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Farmers Loop.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 13 sec · Greatland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Homer Bypass Road

    824 ft · 20 sec · Homer Bypass Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sterling Highway

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Parks Highway

    299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road

    2164 ft · 39 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road

    2618 ft · 52 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Tanana Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tanana Loop

    26 m · 2 sec · Tanana Loop

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Tanana Loop

    2412 ft · 48 sec · Tanana Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Alumni Drive

    2015 ft · 42 sec · Alumni Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Farmers Loop Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Senate Drive

    1986 ft · 1 min · Senate Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Manchester Loop

    1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop

  23. 23

    Turn right

    631 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Farmers Loop.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
299 mi · 51%
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 23%
Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 15%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 6%
East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 2%
Farmers Loop Road
5.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
12h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+198.8 mi
384.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow
06h 11m from Homer
Leave By
11:16 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Homer and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer to Farmers Loop?

The road trip is about 582.9 miles (938.1 km) and usually takes 12h 22m 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 290.6 miles from Homer and 292.3 miles from Farmers Loop.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 384.1 miles (618.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.8 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 $101.84 one way or $203.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Homer and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Farmers Loop. Straight-line distance: 384.13 mi (618.2 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 Farmers Loop

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population4,853
Coordinates64.9082200, -147.6986600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
End: Farmers Loop (-147.69866, 64.90822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 938 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.57 gal
77.87 L · about $101.84
Round trip
$203.68
41.14 gal · 155.74 L
Estimated CO2
182.8 kg one way
Round trip: 365.6 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $101.84 $203.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $109.80 $219.61
Premium $5.57 $114.49 $228.99
Diesel $6.37 $130.95 $261.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Farmers Loop. The current time is 04:08:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.