How far is Cordova, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 764.4 miles (1230.2 km), with a travel time of about 25h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 50h 49m 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 25h 24m.
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.
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Kodiak.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Turn left
158 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
84.8 mi · 5 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
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Continue straight
59 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Ferry Way
1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way
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Continue on Hazelet Avenue
1522 ft · 27 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Turn right onto Egan Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Egan Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Highway
117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East 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
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
138 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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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 Cordova 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 - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 09h 00m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cordova and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 764.4 miles (1230.2 km) and usually takes 25h 24m 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?
Anchorage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 381.1 miles from Cordova and 383.3 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 461.9 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 $133.53 one way or $267.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cordova and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 302.46 mi (486.77 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 1230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 32m |
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 | $133.53 | $267.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $143.97 | $287.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $150.12 | $300.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $171.69 | $343.38 |
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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