How far is Homer, AK from Haines, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Haines, AK is about 862.4 miles (1387.9 km), with a travel time of about 51h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565.1 miles (909.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 103h 49m 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 51h 54m.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Haines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Haines.
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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
41.4 mi · 49 min · Seward Highway
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Turn right onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
100 m · 6 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Continue straight
708 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Lutak Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1272 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Street
15 m · 2 sec · Dalton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dalton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Haines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
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.
Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow leaving Homer and Mostly Clear near Haines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Haines?
The road trip is about 862.4 miles (1387.9 km) and usually takes 51h 54m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 429.9 miles from Homer and 432.5 miles from Haines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565.1 miles (909.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 297.3 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 $150.66 one way or $301.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow around Homer and Mostly Clear near Haines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Haines. Straight-line distance: 565.05 mi (909.36 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haines
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 59.2359500, -135.4453300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haines (-135.44533, 59.23595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 45m |
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 | $150.66 | $301.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $162.44 | $324.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $169.37 | $338.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $193.72 | $387.43 |
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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