How far is Houston, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Houston, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 422.2 miles (679.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
422.13 mi
12h 36m
Flight
280.28 mi
451.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.28 mi
Kilometers
451.07 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
422.13 mi
Kilometers
679.36 km
Drive Time
12h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 PM AKDT
Return by in Houston
Mon, Apr 20, 3:24 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-19T02:11
Arrive Kodiak
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 PM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:36 PM to 8:06 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Houston
210.5 mi
06h 18m
To Kodiak
211.6 mi
06h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Kodiak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Kodiak.

  1. 1

    Start on George Parks Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · George Parks Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Kodiak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 53%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 19%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 11%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 8%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 4%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

225 mi · 05h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
12h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+141.9 mi
280.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
06h 18m from Houston
Leave By
10:48 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Houston 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 Houston to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 422.2 miles (679.4 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.5 miles from Houston and 211.6 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.9 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 $73.77 one way or $147.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Houston and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 280.28 mi (451.07 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

Population2,462
Coordinates61.6302800, -149.8180600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-149.81806, 61.63028)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.9 gal
56.39 L · about $73.77
Round trip
$147.54
29.8 gal · 112.78 L
Estimated CO2
132.4 kg one way
Round trip: 264.8 kg / 584 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $73.77 $147.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $79.54 $159.07
Premium $5.57 $82.93 $165.87
Diesel $6.37 $94.85 $189.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Kodiak. The current time is 02:11:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.