How far is Hooper Bay, AK from Kusilvak Census Area, AK?

The driving distance from Hooper Bay, AK to Kusilvak Census Area, AK is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.3 mi
00h 51m
Flight
112.36 mi
180.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.36 mi
Kilometers
180.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.72 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kusilvak Census Area
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM AKDT
Return by in Hooper Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooper Bay
2026-04-15T06:26
Arrive Kusilvak Census Area
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM AKDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooper Bay
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
St. Mary's
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Hooper Bay
12.6 mi
00h 25m
To Kusilvak Census Area
12.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
31°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hooper Bay and Kusilvak Census Area.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooper Bay and Kusilvak Census Area.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Water Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Homiere Road

    609 ft · 28 sec · Homiere Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto B Street

    1023 ft · 45 sec · B Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    817 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Airport Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · New Airport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

    16.1 mi · 39 min · Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Airguard Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Airguard Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sewage Lagoon Road

    2035 ft · 2 min · Sewage Lagoon Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooper Bay and Kusilvak Census Area.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road
16.1 mi · 64%
Airport Road
5.08 mi · 20%
New Airport Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Spring Water Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Airguard Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Sewage Lagoon Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

Continue on Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

16.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
St. Mary's
00h 25m from Hooper Bay
Leave By
4:46 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Hooper Bay and Chance Light Snow near Kusilvak Census Area.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hooper Bay to Kusilvak Census Area?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

St. Mary's is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Hooper Bay and 12.7 miles from Kusilvak Census Area.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Hooper Bay and Chance Light Snow near Kusilvak Census Area.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooper Bay and Kusilvak Census Area. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).

Hooper Bay

#1 Hooper Bay

City in Kohīma, Alaska, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates61.5311100, -166.0966700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Kusilvak Census Area

#2 Kusilvak Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population8,328
Coordinates62.2505600, -163.0005600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Water Road (-163.757523, 62.088719)
End: Aana Avenue (-163.176062, 62.056606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.81
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.41 $8.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $5.57 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $6.37 $5.67 $11.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooper Bay and Kusilvak Census Area. The current time is 06:26:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.