How far is Healy, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 629.8 miles (1013.5 km), with a travel time of about 19h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 434.8 miles (699.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 21m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Healy and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healy and Kodiak.
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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
138 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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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 Healy and Kodiak.
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 Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Healy to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) and usually takes 19h 21m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314 miles from Healy and 315.7 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 434.8 miles (699.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 195 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 $110.01 one way or $220.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Healy and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Healy and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 434.84 mi (699.81 km).
#1 Healy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 63.8569400, -148.9661100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| 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: 1013 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 51m |
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 | $110.01 | $220.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $118.61 | $237.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $123.68 | $247.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $141.45 | $282.91 |
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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