How far is Haines, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Haines, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 982.6 miles (1581.3 km), with a travel time of about 57h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 618.5 miles (995.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 115h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 57h 36m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haines and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines and Kodiak.
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Start on Dalton Street
15 m · 7 sec · Dalton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1272 ft · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lutak Road
4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road
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Turn right
26 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
839 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left 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 Haines 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 - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Haines 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 Haines to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 982.6 miles (1581.3 km) and usually takes 57h 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 489.9 miles from Haines and 492.7 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 618.5 miles (995.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 364.1 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 $171.65 one way or $343.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 308.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haines and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 618.43 mi (995.26 km).
#1 Haines
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 59.2359500, -135.4453300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 1581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 15m |
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 | $171.65 | $343.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $185.07 | $370.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $192.97 | $385.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $220.71 | $441.42 |
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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