How far is Farmers Loop, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 739.9 miles (1190.7 km), with a travel time of about 21h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 515.7 miles (829.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 10m 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
739.84 mi
21h 35m
Flight
515.7 mi
829.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
515.7 mi
Kilometers
829.94 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
739.84 mi
Kilometers
1190.66 km
Drive Time
21h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Fri, Apr 24, 1:39 AM AKDT
Return by in Farmers Loop
Fri, Apr 24, 11:14 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Loop
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Kodiak
Fri, Apr 24, 1:39 AM AKDT
Route Timing
21h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:35 AM to 5:05 AM AKDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Loop
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
Anchorage
AK

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

From Farmers Loop
361.7 mi
10h 47m
To Kodiak
378.2 mi
10h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Loop and Kodiak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop and Kodiak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    631 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Manchester Loop

    1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Senate Drive

    1986 ft · 2 min · Senate Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Alumni Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Tanana Loop

    2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive

    43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway

    299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Loop and Kodiak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
299 mi · 40%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 30%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 11%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 6%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 4%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
21h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
43h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+224.2 mi
515.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anchorage
10h 47m from Farmers Loop
Leave By
4:50 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Farmers Loop and Light Rain near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Loop to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 739.9 miles (1190.7 km) and usually takes 21h 35m 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 361.7 miles from Farmers Loop and 378.2 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 515.7 miles (829.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 224.2 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 $129.27 one way or $258.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232 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 Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Loop and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 515.7 mi (829.94 km).

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#1 Farmers Loop

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population4,853
Coordinates64.9082200, -147.6986600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmers Loop (-147.69866, 64.90822)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.11 gal
98.82 L · about $129.27
Round trip
$258.54
52.22 gal · 197.64 L
Estimated CO2
232 kg one way
Round trip: 464.1 kg / 1023 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $129.27 $258.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $139.38 $278.75
Premium $5.57 $145.33 $290.66
Diesel $6.37 $166.22 $332.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Loop and Kodiak. The current time is 04:04:10.

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