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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.04 mi
04h 59m
Flight
105.69 mi
170.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.04 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:56 AM AKDT
Return by in Seldovia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seldovia
2026-04-14T23:57
Arrive Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:56 AM AKDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seldovia
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cohoe
AK

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

From Seldovia
84.3 mi
02h 29m
To Falls
84.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
44°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 11:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulmore Avenue

    14 m · 5 sec · Fulmore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alder Street

    796 ft · 35 sec · Alder Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Alder Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Alder Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto English Drive

    105 m · 17 sec · English Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    93 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dock Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Dock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry

    18 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ferry Access

    51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access

  9. 9

    Continue on Coast Guard Access

    657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Homer Spit Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sterling Highway

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Seward Highway

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 78%
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
18 mi · 11%
Seward Highway
12.4 mi · 7%
Homer Spit Road
4.27 mi · 3%
Homer Bypass Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Ocean Drive
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cohoe
02h 29m from Seldovia
Leave By
7:02 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Seldovia

City in Alaska

Population278
Coordinates59.4380600, -151.7113900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
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#2 Falls

Falls is a place in Alaska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates60.4200000, -149.3702800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Seldovia (-151.71139, 59.43806)
End: Falls (-149.37028, 60.42)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $29.56
Round trip
$59.11
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seldovia and Falls. The current time is 23:57:39.

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.