How far is Diamond Ridge, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Diamond Ridge, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Ridge and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Ridge and Kodiak.
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Start on Autumn Star Street
1094 ft · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn slight left onto West Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sterling Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sterling Highway
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Continue on Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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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 Diamond Ridge and Kodiak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Diamond Ridge 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 Diamond Ridge to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 09h 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?
Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Diamond Ridge and 81 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 $28.27 one way or $56.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow around Diamond Ridge and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Ridge and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 133.91 mi (215.51 km).
#1 Diamond Ridge
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,156 |
| Coordinates | 59.6761100, -151.5575000 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.78 | $63.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
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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