How far is Haines, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Haines, AK to Kenai, AK is about 912.7 miles (1468.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haines and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines and Kenai.
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Start on Dalton Street
15 m · 4 sec · Dalton Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
116 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off
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Continue on Haines Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway
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Continue on Haines Road
62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road
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Turn left onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Turn left onto Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Haines and Kenai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Highway
Turn left onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 06h 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.
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Haines and Light Rain near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haines to Kenai?
The road trip is about 912.7 miles (1468.9 km) and usually takes 17h 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?
Tok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 455.7 miles from Haines and 457 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 358.6 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 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 $159.47 one way or $318.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 286.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Haines and Light Rain near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 554.13 mi (891.79 km).
#1 Haines
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 59.2359500, -135.4453300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 1469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 23m |
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 | $159.47 | $318.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $171.94 | $343.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $179.28 | $358.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $205.05 | $410.10 |
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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