How far is Homer, AK from Kalifornsky, AK?

The driving distance from Homer, AK to Kalifornsky, AK is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.51 mi
01h 37m
Flight
54.35 mi
87.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.35 mi
Kilometers
87.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.26 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalifornsky
Wed, Apr 29, 1:48 AM AKDT
Return by in Homer
Wed, Apr 29, 3:25 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-29T00:11
Arrive Kalifornsky
Wed, Apr 29, 1:48 AM AKDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

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
Anchor Point
AK

Census-designated place in Alaska, United States

From Homer
34.2 mi
00h 48m
To Kalifornsky
34.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Kalifornsky.

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sterling Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kalifornsky Beach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 89%
Kalifornsky Beach Road
7.05 mi · 10%
Homer Bypass Road
0.16 mi
Greatland Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Sterling Highway

Continue on Sterling Highway

61.2 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anchor Point
00h 48m from Homer
Leave By
3:16 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Homer and Scattered Rain Showers near Kalifornsky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer to Kalifornsky?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anchor Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Homer and 34.4 miles from Kalifornsky.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Homer and Scattered Rain Showers near Kalifornsky.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Kalifornsky. Straight-line distance: 54.35 mi (87.46 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Kalifornsky

#2 Kalifornsky

Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population7,850
Coordinates60.4183300, -151.2900000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
End: Kalifornsky (-151.29, 60.41833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $11.98
Round trip
$23.96
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.98 $23.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.92 $25.84
Premium $5.57 $13.47 $26.94
Diesel $6.37 $15.41 $30.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Kalifornsky. The current time is 00:11:05.

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.