How far is Tok, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Tok, AK to Homer, AK is about 539 miles (867.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 380.1 miles (611.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 08m 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 11h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tok and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tok and Homer.
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Start on East Slana Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · East Slana Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
95 m · 9 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 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 Tok and Homer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Glenn Highway
Turn right onto Glenn Highway
147 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Tok and Rain near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tok to Homer?
The road trip is about 539 miles (867.4 km) and usually takes 11h 34m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.7 miles from Tok and 270.3 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 380.1 miles (611.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.9 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 $94.17 one way or $188.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Tok and Rain near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tok and Homer. Straight-line distance: 380.12 mi (611.75 km).
#1 Tok
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 63.3366700, -142.9855600 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| 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: 867 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 43m |
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 | $94.17 | $188.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $101.53 | $203.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $105.87 | $211.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $121.08 | $242.16 |
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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