How far is Seldovia, AK from Falls, AK?
The driving distance from Seldovia, AK to Falls, AK is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seldovia and Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seldovia and Falls.
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Start on Fulmore Avenue
14 m · 5 sec · Fulmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Alder Street
796 ft · 35 sec · Alder Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Alder Street
93 m · 15 sec · Alder Street
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Turn left onto English Drive
105 m · 17 sec · English Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dock Street
160 m · 23 sec · Dock Street
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
18 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia 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
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
12.4 mi · 18 min · Seward Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seward Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seldovia and Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Seldovia and Sunny near Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seldovia to Falls?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Cohoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Seldovia and 84.8 miles from Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 7:02 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seldovia and Sunny near Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seldovia and Falls. Straight-line distance: 105.69 mi (170.09 km).
#1 Seldovia
City in Alaska
| Population | 278 |
| Coordinates | 59.4380600, -151.7113900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls
Falls is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 60.4200000, -149.3702800 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls (-149.37028, 60.42)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.01 | $76.01 |
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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