How far is Lazy Mountain, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Lazy Mountain, AK to Homer, AK is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lazy Mountain and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lazy Mountain and Homer.
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Start on the route
1.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Continue on Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on East Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Lazy Mountain and Homer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Take the exit slight right
132 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Light Snow leaving Lazy Mountain and Rain near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lazy Mountain to Homer?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Lazy Mountain and 136.2 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 $47.48 one way or $94.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Lazy Mountain and Rain near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lazy Mountain and Homer. Straight-line distance: 162.97 mi (262.27 km).
#1 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.48 | $94.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.19 | $102.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.05 | $122.10 |
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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