How far is Homer, AK from Fritz Creek, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Fritz Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Fritz Creek.
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Start on the route
81 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greatland Street
800 ft · 30 sec · Greatland Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Pioneer Avenue
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Continue on East End Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road
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Turn left onto Hutler Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hutler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Fritz Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East End Road
Continue on East End Road
11.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow leaving Homer and Mostly Sunny near Fritz Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Fritz Creek?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kachemak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Homer and 7.1 miles from Fritz Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow around Homer and Mostly Sunny near Fritz Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Fritz Creek. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.66 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fritz Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 59.7361100, -151.2952800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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