How far is Homer, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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 06h 18m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Lazy Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Lazy Mountain.
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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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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Turn right onto Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn straight
2909 ft · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1400 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1768 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Lazy Mountain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sterling Highway
Continue on Sterling Highway
132 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Rain leaving Homer and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Lazy Mountain?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Homer and 136.5 miles from Lazy Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.2 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 $47.58 one way or $95.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Homer and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 162.97 mi (262.27 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.30 | $102.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.49 | $106.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.18 | $122.35 |
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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