How far is Girdwood, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Girdwood, AK to Kenai, AK is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girdwood and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girdwood and Kenai.
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Start on Dawson Street
132 m · 21 sec · Dawson Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
99 m · 20 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
154 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seward Highway
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Girdwood 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.
Seward Highway
Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Girdwood and Mostly Sunny near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Girdwood to Kenai?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Girdwood and 60.2 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 2:00 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Girdwood and Mostly Sunny near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girdwood and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 75.54 mi (121.57 km).
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.99 | $53.98 |
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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