How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Kenai, AK is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Kenai.
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Start on Hutler Road
1.1 km · 5 min · Hutler Road
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Turn left
1442 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Elata Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Elata Avenue
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Continue on Greer Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Greer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · East End Road
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Continue on East Pioneer Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Pioneer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
16.2 mi · 22 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn left 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 Fritz Creek and Kenai.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sterling Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Fritz Creek and Partly Sunny near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fritz Creek to Kenai?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anchor Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Fritz Creek and 48.7 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Fritz Creek and Partly Sunny near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.02 km).
#1 Fritz Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 59.7361100, -151.2952800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
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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