Origin
Ketchikan, AK
Afternoon in Ketchikan on Sunday
Local time
1:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK
Drive Time
36h 19m
Distance
1337.2 mi
2,152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$291
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
35h 46m
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6 AM
36h 19m
8 AM
37h 24m
10 AM
36h 42m
12 PM
36h 35m
3 PM
36h 45m
5 PM
37h 21m
8 PM
35h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ketchikan, AK
Luke Miller
Homer, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK covers 1337.2 miles and takes about 36h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Water Street, Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $291.03 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
10 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
668.6 miles from Ketchikan, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 1337.2 miles and 36h 19m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Water Street and Tongass Avenue.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 36h 19m, 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1337.2 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tongass Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Camp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan, AK and Homer, AK.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
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Water Street
3
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Water Street
4
Turn left onto Tongass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Tongass Avenue
5
Turn left
128 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn right
430 ft
·
37 sec
7
Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
469 ft
·
41 sec
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Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
8
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi
·
8 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
9
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
10
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
11
Continue straight
374 ft
·
7 sec
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Camp Road
13
Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
14
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
15
Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
41 mi
·
47 min
·
Seward Highway
17
Take the exit slight right
132 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
18
Turn left onto Greatland Street
325 ft
·
17 sec
·
Greatland Street
19
Turn left
266 ft
·
19 sec
20
Arrive at your 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 10 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 668.6 miles from Ketchikan, AK, or about 18h 9m into the drive.
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 5h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 668.6 miles or 18h 9m 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 334.3 miles or 9h 4m
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 34h 41m
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 Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, AK
Aim for roughly 334 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 334 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 334 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Homer, AK
Aim for roughly 334 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Ketchikan, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 10 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 668.6 mi from Ketchikan, AK · 18h 9m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
334 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
669 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Anchorage, AK
Late stop town
Final reset
1003 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Homer, AK.
Overnight Options
Night 1
334 mi · about 9.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 334 miles or 9.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
669 mi · about 18.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 669 miles or 18.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
1003 mi · about 27.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cohoe, AK after about 1003 miles or 27.2 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 668.6 miles from Ketchikan, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 334 miles or 9.1 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$291.03 one way
$582.05 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
468 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $306.13 | $612.27 |
| premium | $6.02 | $317.03 | $634.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $297.08 | $594.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$291
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$631–$911
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 467.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $140 in charging · 4 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 401.2 | 4 | $140.41 | $64.19 |
| Efficient EV | 334.3 | 3 | $117.01 | $53.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 534.9 | 6 | $187.21 | $85.58 |
Gas CO2
468 kg
EV CO2
156 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 4 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Afternoon in Homer on Sunday
Local time
1:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36h 19m 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 Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK covers 1337.2 miles and takes about 36h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road. 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 334 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 668.6 miles from Ketchikan, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $291.03 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 10 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 0 significant decision points across 1337.2 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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