How far is Akutan, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Akutan, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 843.9 miles (1358.2 km), with a travel time of about 46h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 574.2 miles (924.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 92h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 46h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akutan and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akutan and Kodiak.
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Start on Morris Cove Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Morris Cove Road
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Turn left onto Humpy Cove Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Humpy Cove Road
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Continue on Summer Bay Road
4.1 mi · 12 min · Summer Bay Road
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Turn left onto King Street
612 ft · 29 sec · King Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
722 ft · 30 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Continue straight
57 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Way East
27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East
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Turn right onto Center Street
586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akutan and Kodiak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Akutan and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akutan to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 843.9 miles (1358.2 km) and usually takes 46h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sand Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 420.8 miles from Akutan and 423.1 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 574.2 miles (924.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 269.7 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 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $147.44 one way or $294.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Akutan and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akutan and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 574.2 mi (924.08 km).
#2 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 31m |
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 | $4.95 | $147.44 | $294.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $158.97 | $317.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $165.76 | $331.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $189.58 | $379.16 |
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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