How far is Healy, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK is about 405.2 miles (652.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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 07h 13m.
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.
Census designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Healy and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healy and Kenai.
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Start on Healy Spur Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road
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Turn left onto George Parks Highway
195.1 mi · 3 hr 55 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West 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 Healy and Kenai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Turn left onto George Parks Highway
195 mi · 03h 55m
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 leaving Healy and Chance Rain And Snow near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Healy to Kenai?
The road trip is about 405.2 miles (652.1 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Meadow Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.6 miles from Healy and 201.6 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.4 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 $70.80 one way or $141.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Healy and Chance Rain And Snow near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Healy and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 239.79 mi (385.91 km).
#1 Healy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 63.8569400, -148.9661100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| 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: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $70.80 | $141.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $76.33 | $152.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $79.59 | $159.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $91.03 | $182.07 |
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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