How far is Homer, AK from Skagway, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Skagway, AK is about 874 miles (1406.5 km), with a travel time of about 52h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 567.2 miles (912.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 105h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 36m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Skagway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Skagway.
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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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Turn sharp right onto Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
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Continue straight
140 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
157 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway
1037 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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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 Skagway.
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 Skagway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Skagway?
The road trip is about 874 miles (1406.5 km) and usually takes 52h 36m 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 435.7 miles from Homer and 438.3 miles from Skagway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 567.2 miles (912.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 306.8 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 $152.69 one way or $305.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 274.1 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 Skagway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Skagway. Straight-line distance: 567.21 mi (912.84 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skagway (-135.31389, 59.45833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 54m |
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 | $152.69 | $305.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $164.62 | $329.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $171.66 | $343.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $196.33 | $392.65 |
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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