How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.86 mi
09h 37m
Flight
140.32 mi
225.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.32 mi
Kilometers
225.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.86 mi
Kilometers
271.75 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM AKDT
Return by in Fritz Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fritz Creek
2026-04-14T19:13
Arrive Kodiak
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM AKDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:37 PM to 5:07 PM AKDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fritz Creek
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
Seldovia
AK

City in Alaska

From Fritz Creek
84.3 mi
04h 48m
To Kodiak
84.6 mi
04h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
34°F
Tonight

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Kodiak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Kodiak.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · East End Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kachemak Drive

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Kachemak Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Homer Spit Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Access

    825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

    151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fritz Creek and Kodiak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 90%
East End Road
8.28 mi · 5%
Homer Spit Road
4.14 mi · 2%
Kachemak Drive
3.52 mi · 2%
Hutler Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Coast Guard Access
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
140.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seldovia
04h 48m from Fritz Creek
Leave By
4:46 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fritz Creek 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 Fritz Creek to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 09h 37m 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 84.3 miles from Fritz Creek and 84.6 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 $29.51 one way or $59.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fritz Creek and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 140.32 mi (225.82 km).

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#1 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $29.51
Round trip
$59.02
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.51 $59.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.81 $63.63
Premium $5.57 $33.17 $66.35
Diesel $6.37 $37.94 $75.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fritz Creek and Kodiak. The current time is 19:13:23.

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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.