How far is King Cove, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from King Cove, AK to Homer, AK is about 684.8 miles (1102 km), with a travel time of about 31h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 510.2 miles (821.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 62h 34m 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 31h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King Cove and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King Cove and Homer.
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Start on the route
95 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 47 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Continue on Harbor Road
3021 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Turn right onto Ferry Access
51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access
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Continue on Coast Guard Access
657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access
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Turn right onto Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Turn right 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 King Cove 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 - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
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 Likely leaving King Cove 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 King Cove to Homer?
The road trip is about 684.8 miles (1102 km) and usually takes 31h 17m 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?
Akhiok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 341.4 miles from King Cove and 343.3 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 510.2 miles (821.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 174.6 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 $119.62 one way or $239.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around King Cove and Chance Rain And Snow near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King Cove and Homer. Straight-line distance: 510.19 mi (821.07 km).
#1 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 32m |
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 | $119.62 | $239.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $128.97 | $257.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $134.47 | $268.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $153.80 | $307.61 |
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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