Origin
Akutan, AK
Morning in Akutan on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Akutan, AK to Homer, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55h 15m
Distance
1001.3 mi
1,611 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$217
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
54h 25m
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6 AM
55h 15m
8 AM
56h 55m
10 AM
55h 50m
12 PM
55h 40m
3 PM
55h 55m
5 PM
56h 50m
8 PM
54h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akutan, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Homer, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akutan, AK to Homer, AK covers 1001.3 miles and takes about 55h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik, Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska, Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 288.4 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik. At current regular gas prices, budget about $217.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
15 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
500.7 miles from Akutan, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
55h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 1001.3 miles and 55h 15m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik and Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik is the longest continuous segment at about 288.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 55h 15m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near East Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 1001.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (East Broadway Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 228.2 miles (Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 292.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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East Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
228.2 mi into trip
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~13h in
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Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
292.3 mi into trip
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~17h 15m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
413.1 mi into trip
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~30h 15m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
555.4 mi into trip
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~39h 30m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik | 288.4 mi | 6h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska | 217.1 mi | 12h 26m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry | 151.3 mi | 9h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point | 142.3 mi | 9h 15m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove | 95.5 mi | 6h 15m |
| Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass | 64.1 mi | 4h 15m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay | 25.2 mi | 6h 45m |
| Homer Spit Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
— 288.4 mi, about 6h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akutan, AK and Homer, AK.
1
Start on Morris Cove Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
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Morris Cove Road
2
Turn left onto Humpy Cove Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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Humpy Cove Road
3
Continue on Summer Bay Road
4.1 mi
·
11 min
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Summer Bay Road
4
Turn left onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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King Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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East Broadway Avenue
6
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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5th Street
7
Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
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Airport Beach Road
8
Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballyhoo Road
9
Turn right
309 ft
·
22 sec
10
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217 mi
·
12 hr 26 min
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Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
11
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64 mi
·
4 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
12
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25 mi
·
6 hr 45 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
13
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
70 ft
·
7 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
14
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
74 ft
·
5 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
15
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
96 mi
·
6 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
16
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi
·
9 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
17
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
18
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
19
Turn right onto Ferry Access
168 ft
·
12 sec
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Ferry Access
20
Continue on Coast Guard Access
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
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Coast Guard Access
21
Turn right onto AK 1
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
22
Continue on AK 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Drive
23
Continue on AK 1
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Street
24
Turn straight onto AK 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Homer Bypass Road
25
Turn right onto Greatland Street
326 ft
·
16 sec
·
Greatland Street
26
Turn left
266 ft
·
19 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 15 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 500.7 miles from Akutan, AK, or about 35h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 12h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 500.7 miles or 35h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 250.3 miles or 14h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homer, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akutan, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akutan, AK
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 13.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 13.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 13.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Homer, AK
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 13.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Akutan, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 15 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik for about 288.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 500.7 mi from Akutan, AK · 35h 57m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
330 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Overnight Options
Night 1
250 mi · about 13.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dutch Harbor, AK after about 250 miles or 13.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
501 mi · about 27.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dutch Harbor, AK after about 501 miles or 27.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
751 mi · about 41.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sand Point, AK after about 751 miles or 41.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 500.7 miles from Akutan, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 288.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 250 miles or 13.8 hours on the road.
Arriving in Homer, AK
The final approach into Homer, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Homer, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Homer, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$217.01 one way
$434.03 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
350 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $228.21 | $456.42 |
| premium | $5.98 | $235.74 | $471.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $221.07 | $442.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$217
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$557–$837
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 350.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $105 in charging · 3 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 300.4 | 3 | $105.14 | $48.06 |
| Efficient EV | 250.3 | 2 | $87.61 | $40.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 400.5 | 5 | $140.18 | $64.08 |
Gas CO2
350 kg
EV CO2
117 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Homer, AK
Morning in Homer on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
AKDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55h 15m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akutan, AK to Homer, AK covers 1001.3 miles and takes about 55h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik, Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska, Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 250 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 500.7 miles from Akutan, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $217.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 15 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 1001.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (East Broadway Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 228.2 miles (Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 292.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Akutan, AK to Homer, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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