How far is Kenai, AK from Utqiagvik, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Utqiagvik, AK is about 1066.1 miles (1715.7 km), with a travel time of about 29h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 757.3 miles (1218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 58h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 24m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Utqiagvik.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Utqiagvik.
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Start on Frontage Road
142 m · 25 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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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 Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 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
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
299.8 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1078 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Geist Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Continue on Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Turn left onto Steese Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Steese Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spine Road
34.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1860 ft · 51 sec · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Oliktok Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · Oliktok Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenai and Utqiagvik.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Continue on Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
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 Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Kenai and Chance Light Snow near Utqiagvik.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Utqiagvik?
The road trip is about 1066.1 miles (1715.7 km) and usually takes 29h 24m 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?
Fox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 531.3 miles from Kenai and 534.8 miles from Utqiagvik.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 757.3 miles (1218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 308.8 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 $186.26 one way or $372.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 334.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely around Kenai and Chance Light Snow near Utqiagvik.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Utqiagvik. Straight-line distance: 757.23 mi (1218.65 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utqiagvik
Most northerly city in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,390 |
| Coordinates | 71.2905800, -156.7887200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utqiagvik (-156.78872, 71.29058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1716 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 18m |
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 | $186.26 | $372.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $200.82 | $401.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $209.39 | $418.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $239.49 | $478.98 |
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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