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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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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.
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Start on 2nd Street
904 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vail Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vail Avenue
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Turn straight onto 220th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 220th Street
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Take the ramp left
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 North
2130 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Stagecoach Road
2389 ft · 48 sec · Stagecoach Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stagecoach Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stagecoach Road
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Continue on 280th Street
1456 ft · 29 sec · 280th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Stagecoach Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stagecoach Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Williams
City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 319 |
| Coordinates | 42.4883100, -93.5449300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
Homer is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3738600, -93.9235600 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-93.92356, 42.37386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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