How far is Homer, AK from Tok, AK?

The driving distance from Homer, AK to Tok, AK is about 539.5 miles (868.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.1 miles (611.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
539.54 mi
11h 35m
Flight
380.12 mi
611.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.12 mi
Kilometers
611.75 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
539.54 mi
Kilometers
868.31 km
Drive Time
11h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tok
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM AKDT
Return by in Homer
Fri, Apr 24, 12:17 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Tok
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM AKDT
Route Timing
11h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:35 PM to 7:05 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:50 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lazy Mountain
AK

Census designated place

From Homer
268.9 mi
05h 47m
To Tok
270.6 mi
05h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tok Cutoff

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 33%
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 24%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 23%
Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 16%
Richardson Highway
14 mi · 3%
Ingra Street
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

147 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.4 mi
380.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lazy Mountain
05h 47m from Homer
Leave By
12:50 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Homer and Mostly Cloudy near Tok.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 539.5 miles (868.3 km) and usually takes 11h 35m 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?

Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.9 miles from Homer and 270.6 miles from Tok.

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

The direct path is about 380.1 miles (611.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.4 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 $94.27 one way or $188.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Homer and Mostly Cloudy near Tok.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Tok. Straight-line distance: 380.12 mi (611.75 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

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

#2 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 868 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.04 gal
72.07 L · about $94.27
Round trip
$188.53
38.08 gal · 144.14 L
Estimated CO2
169.2 kg one way
Round trip: 338.4 kg / 746 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $94.27 $188.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $101.64 $203.27
Premium $5.57 $105.98 $211.95
Diesel $6.37 $121.21 $242.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Tok. The current time is 01:06:40.

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.