How far is Homer, AK from Tanaina, AK?
The driving distance from Homer, AK to Tanaina, AK is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Tanaina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Tanaina.
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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 left to continue on East Parks Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lucille Street
29 m · 1 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schrock Road
1152 ft · 37 sec · East Schrock Road
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Turn left onto McCormick
697 ft · 33 sec · McCormick
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McAdoo Way
662 ft · 30 sec · East McAdoo Way
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Turn right onto Barra Loop
142 m · 21 sec · Barra Loop
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Turn right onto Loch Ness Court
106 m · 15 sec · Loch Ness Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loch Ness Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Tanaina.
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 Rain near Tanaina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Tanaina?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Homer and 134.5 miles from Tanaina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.3 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 $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Homer and Light Rain near Tanaina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Tanaina. Straight-line distance: 154.79 mi (249.11 km).
#1 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
| Population | 8,197 |
| Coordinates | 61.6269400, -149.4280600 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanaina (-149.42806, 61.62694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $46.84 | $93.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.65 | $105.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
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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