How far is Utqiagvik, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Utqiagvik, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 1272.3 miles (2047.6 km), with a travel time of about 37h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 941.3 miles (1514.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 74h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 37h 14m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Snow Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utqiagvik and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utqiagvik and Kodiak.
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Start on the route
2.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Oliktok Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Oliktok Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oliktok Road
732 ft · 20 sec · Oliktok Road
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Turn straight onto Spine Road
35.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Spine Road
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Turn right onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Steese Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Steese Highway
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Turn right onto Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Continue on Geist Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Take the exit right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
299.9 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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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
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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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 Utqiagvik and Kodiak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Turn left onto Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
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.
Widespread Snow Showers leaving Utqiagvik and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utqiagvik to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 1272.3 miles (2047.6 km) and usually takes 37h 14m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 634.2 miles from Utqiagvik and 638.1 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 941.3 miles (1514.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 331 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 $222.30 one way or $444.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 399 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Snow Showers around Utqiagvik and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utqiagvik and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 941.35 mi (1514.95 km).
#1 Utqiagvik
Most northerly city in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,390 |
| Coordinates | 71.2905800, -156.7887200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 2048 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 42h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 25h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 21h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 18h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 52m |
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 | $222.30 | $444.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $239.68 | $479.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $249.91 | $499.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $285.83 | $571.67 |
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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