How far is Kenai, AK from Farmers Loop, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Farmers Loop, AK is about 519.1 miles (835.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 53m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Farmers Loop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Farmers Loop.
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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
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 39 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 52 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tanana Loop
26 m · 2 sec · Tanana Loop
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Exit the roundabout onto Tanana Loop
2412 ft · 48 sec · Tanana Loop
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2015 ft · 42 sec · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Senate Drive
1986 ft · 1 min · Senate Drive
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Turn right onto Manchester Loop
1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop
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Turn right
631 ft · 46 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 Kenai and Farmers Loop.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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.
Light Rain leaving Kenai and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Farmers Loop?
The road trip is about 519.1 miles (835.4 km) and usually takes 10h 53m 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?
Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.8 miles from Kenai and 260.3 miles from Farmers Loop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 198 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 $90.70 one way or $181.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kenai and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Farmers Loop. Straight-line distance: 321.11 mi (516.77 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmers Loop
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4,853 |
| Coordinates | 64.9082200, -147.6986600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmers Loop (-147.69866, 64.90822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 835 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $90.70 | $181.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $97.79 | $195.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $101.97 | $203.94 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $116.63 | $233.25 |
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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