How far is Homer, AK from Wasilla, AK?

The driving distance from Homer, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.33 mi
05h 05m
Flight
151.79 mi
244.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.33 mi
Kilometers
425.4 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM AKDT
Return by in Homer
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-19T03:49
Arrive Wasilla
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Homer
131.7 mi
02h 32m
To Wasilla
132.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on East Parks Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 50%
Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 33%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 12%
East Parks Highway
8.01 mi · 3%
Ingra Street
1.02 mi
East 5th Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.5 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
02h 32m from Homer
Leave By
6:50 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Homer and Chance Light Snow near Wasilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Homer and 132.7 miles from Wasilla.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.5 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Homer and Chance Light Snow near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 151.79 mi (244.28 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

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

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: (-151.548388, 59.642375)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.31 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
18.66 gal · 70.62 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.19 $92.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.80 $99.61
Premium $5.57 $51.93 $103.86
Diesel $6.37 $59.39 $118.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Wasilla. The current time is 03:49:32.

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.