How far is Williams, IA from Homer, IA?

The driving distance from Williams, IA to Homer, IA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.11 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.11 mi
Kilometers
43.63 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Homer
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williams
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Williams
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Homer
13.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    904 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vail Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vail Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 220th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 220th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2181 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    3250 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 North

    2130 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stagecoach Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Stagecoach Road

    2389 ft · 48 sec · Stagecoach Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Stagecoach Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stagecoach Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 280th Street

    1456 ft · 29 sec · 280th Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Stagecoach Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stagecoach Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stagecoach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
17 mi · 63%
Stagecoach Road
5.82 mi · 21%
220th Street
2.21 mi · 8%
Vail Avenue
1.27 mi · 5%
IA 17 North
0.4 mi · 1%
280th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
00h 19m from Williams
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Williams and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Williams and 13.6 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Williams and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Homer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Homer. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

Population319
Coordinates42.4883100, -93.5449300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
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#2 Homer

Homer is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3738600, -93.9235600
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams (-93.54493, 42.48831)
End: Homer (-93.92356, 42.37386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Homer. The current time is 02:19:44.

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.