How far is Kenai, AK from King Cove, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to King Cove, AK is about 766.1 miles (1232.9 km), with a travel time of about 33h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 555.3 miles (893.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 66h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 33h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and King Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and King Cove.
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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 right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
16.2 mi · 22 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Sterling Highway
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Continue on Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Turn right
95 m · 23 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 King Cove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
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 Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to King Cove?
The road trip is about 766.1 miles (1232.9 km) and usually takes 33h 12m 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?
Akhiok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 382 miles from Kenai and 384.1 miles from King Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 555.3 miles (893.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 210.8 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 $133.83 one way or $267.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.2 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 Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 555.31 mi (893.69 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 33m |
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 | $133.83 | $267.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $144.29 | $288.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $150.45 | $300.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $172.07 | $344.15 |
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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