How far is Wasilla, AK from Homer, AK?

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Homer, AK is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.16 mi
04h 59m
Flight
151.79 mi
244.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.16 mi
Kilometers
423.52 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 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
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wasilla
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
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Wasilla
131.4 mi
02h 29m
To Homer
131.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph E
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and Homer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parks Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    132 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greatland Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wasilla and Homer.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
220 mi · 84%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 13%
East Parks Highway
7.91 mi · 3%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Gambell Street
1.11 mi
Greatland Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.4 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
02h 29m from Wasilla
Leave By
7:00 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Wasilla and Rain near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Homer?

The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 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?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Wasilla and 131.8 miles from Homer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.4 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.99 one way or $91.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Rain near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Homer. Straight-line distance: 151.79 mi (244.28 km).

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,034
Coordinates59.6425000, -151.5494000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: AK 3 (-149.441488, 61.58086)
End: (-151.548388, 59.642375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $45.99
Round trip
$91.99
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.99 $91.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.59 $99.18
Premium $5.57 $51.71 $103.42
Diesel $6.37 $59.14 $118.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasilla and Homer. The current time is 20:39:21.

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.