How far is Unalaska, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from Unalaska, AK to Homer, AK is about 994.4 miles (1600.3 km), with a travel time of about 54h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 691 miles (1112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 109h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 54h 52m.
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.
City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Heavy Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unalaska and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unalaska and Homer.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
731 ft · 34 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak 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
1.3 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Turn right 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 Unalaska and Homer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Unalaska and Mostly Sunny near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unalaska to Homer?
The road trip is about 994.4 miles (1600.3 km) and usually takes 54h 52m 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?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 495.9 miles from Unalaska and 498.5 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 691 miles (1112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 303.4 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 $173.73 one way or $347.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 311.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Unalaska and Mostly Sunny near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unalaska and Homer. Straight-line distance: 691.01 mi (1112.08 km).
#1 Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 53.8741300, -166.5340800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 1600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 24m |
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 | $173.73 | $347.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $187.31 | $374.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $195.31 | $390.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $223.38 | $446.77 |
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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