How far is Girdwood, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Girdwood, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 12m 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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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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City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girdwood and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girdwood and Kodiak.
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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
11.2 mi · 14 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Continue straight
57 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Way East
27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East
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Turn right onto Center Street
586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Girdwood and Kodiak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 05h 30m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Girdwood and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Girdwood to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 10h 36m 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?
Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Girdwood and 164.1 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 $57.18 one way or $114.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow around Girdwood and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girdwood and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 245.88 mi (395.71 km).
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $57.18 | $114.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.65 | $123.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.29 | $128.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $73.53 | $147.05 |
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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