How far is Badger, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Badger, AK to Kenai, AK is about 522.3 miles (840.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Badger and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Badger and Kenai.
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Start on the route
1171 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Continue on Rozak Road
603 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Turn right onto Richardson Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
142 m · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Badger and Kenai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 06h 34m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Badger and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Badger to Kenai?
The road trip is about 522.3 miles (840.5 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?
Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.3 miles from Badger and 260.9 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 206.2 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 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 $91.25 one way or $182.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Badger and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Badger and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 316.1 mi (508.72 km).
#1 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontage Road (-151.258293, 60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 840 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $91.25 | $182.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $98.38 | $196.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $102.58 | $205.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $117.33 | $234.65 |
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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