How far is Bethel, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The estimated driving distance from Bethel, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.2 miles (626.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
459.31 mi
08h 03m · estimated
Flight
389.25 mi
626.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.25 mi
Kilometers
626.43 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
459.31 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
739.19 km
Drive Time
08h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM AKDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Kodiak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM AKDT
Route Timing
08h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:03 PM to 3:33 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:54 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
New Stuyahok
AK

City in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States

From Bethel
194.6 mi
04h 01m
To Kodiak
264.7 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Saturday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Kodiak.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
389.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Stuyahok
04h 01m from Bethel
Leave By
7:54 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Bethel and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km) and usually takes 08h 03m 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?

New Stuyahok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Bethel and 264.7 miles from Kodiak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 389.2 miles (626.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 $80.26 one way or $160.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Bethel and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 389.25 mi (626.43 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,658
Coordinates60.7922200, -161.7558300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-161.75583, 60.79222)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.21 gal
61.35 L · about $80.26
Round trip
$160.51
32.42 gal · 122.7 L
Estimated CO2
144.1 kg one way
Round trip: 288.1 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.26 $160.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $86.53 $173.06
Premium $5.57 $90.22 $180.45
Diesel $6.37 $103.19 $206.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Kodiak. The current time is 22:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.