How far is Fairbanks, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 725.1 miles (1166.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 511 miles (822.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 16m 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 17h 38m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Kodiak.
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Start on 12th Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 26 sec · Noble Street
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Turn right onto Airport Way
3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Take the ramp slight right
2989 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301.1 mi · 6 hr · 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 Fairbanks and Kodiak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairbanks and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 725.1 miles (1166.9 km) and usually takes 17h 38m 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 360.3 miles from Fairbanks and 364.8 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 511 miles (822.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.1 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 $126.70 one way or $253.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 227.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairbanks and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 510.94 mi (822.28 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 02m |
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 | $126.70 | $253.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $136.60 | $273.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $142.43 | $284.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $162.91 | $325.81 |
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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