How far is Farmers Loop, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Farmers Loop, AK to Kenai, AK is about 519.6 miles (836.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 46m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Loop and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop and Kenai.
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Start on the route
631 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Loop
1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop
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Turn left onto Senate Drive
1986 ft · 2 min · Senate Drive
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
2026 ft · 40 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on Tanana Loop
2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive
43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 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
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
142 m · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Loop and Kenai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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 And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Farmers Loop and Light Rain near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Loop to Kenai?
The road trip is about 519.6 miles (836.2 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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?
Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.5 miles from Farmers Loop and 261.1 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.5 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 $90.80 one way or $181.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Farmers Loop and Light Rain near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Loop and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 321.11 mi (516.77 km).
#1 Farmers Loop
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4,853 |
| Coordinates | 64.9082200, -147.6986600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontage Road (-151.258293, 60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 836 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $90.80 | $181.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $97.90 | $195.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $102.08 | $204.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $116.75 | $233.50 |
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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