How far is Kalifornsky, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Kalifornsky, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalifornsky and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalifornsky and Anchorage.
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Start on Kalifornsky Beach Road
15.1 mi · 21 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn left onto Sterling Highway
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalifornsky and Anchorage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.3 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kalifornsky and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalifornsky to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Kalifornsky and 82.2 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Kalifornsky and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalifornsky and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).
#1 Kalifornsky
Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 60.4183300, -151.2900000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.91 | $61.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
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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