How far is Juneau, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Homer, AK is about 1070.9 miles (1723.4 km), with a travel time of about 28h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 615.3 miles (990.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 53m 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 28h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Homer.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 48 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
92 m · 8 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
63 m · 3 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn left
117 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
132 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto Greatland Street
99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street
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Turn left
81 m · 19 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 Juneau and Homer.
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 sharp left 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.
Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Homer?
The road trip is about 1070.9 miles (1723.4 km) and usually takes 28h 26m 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 395.8 miles from Juneau and 675.1 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 615.3 miles (990.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 455.6 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 $187.10 one way or $374.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 335.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Homer. Straight-line distance: 615.28 mi (990.19 km).
#1 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-151.548388, 59.642375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1723 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 21m |
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 | $187.10 | $374.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $201.72 | $403.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $210.34 | $420.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $240.57 | $481.14 |
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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