How far is Kodiak, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Homer, AK is about 491.9 miles (791.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 06m 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
491.86 mi
14h 03m
Flight
131.72 mi
211.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.72 mi
Kilometers
211.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
491.86 mi
Kilometers
791.57 km
Drive Time
14h 03m

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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 14h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM AKDT
Return by in Kodiak
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kodiak
2026-04-22T16:21
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM AKDT
Route Timing
14h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:03 PM to 9:33 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
7:54 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kodiak
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
Seldovia
AK

City in Alaska

From Kodiak
78.7 mi
07h 01m
To Homer
413.1 mi
07h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Mill Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    586 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 5 sec · Marine Way East

  4. 4

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

    151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ferry Access

    51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access

  7. 7

    Continue on Coast Guard Access

    657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Homer Spit Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 31%
Homer Spit Road
4.27 mi · 1%
Homer Bypass Road
0.79 mi
Ocean Drive
0.53 mi
Lake Street
0.42 mi
Coast Guard Access
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

151 mi · 09h 00m

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
14h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+360.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seldovia
07h 01m from Kodiak
Leave By
7:54 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Kodiak and Rain near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 491.9 miles (791.6 km) and usually takes 14h 03m 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?

Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Kodiak and 413.1 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 360.2 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 $85.95 one way or $171.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kodiak and Rain near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Homer. Straight-line distance: 131.72 mi (211.99 km).

Kodiak

#1 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)
End: (-151.548388, 59.642375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.36 gal
65.7 L · about $85.95
Round trip
$171.90
34.72 gal · 131.4 L
Estimated CO2
154.3 kg one way
Round trip: 308.6 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $85.95 $171.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $92.67 $185.34
Premium $5.57 $96.63 $193.25
Diesel $6.37 $110.51 $221.03

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 Kodiak and Homer. The current time is 16:21:57.

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.