How far is Kenai, AK from Prudhoe Bay, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Prudhoe Bay, AK is about 1015.4 miles (1634.2 km), with a travel time of about 27h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 675.3 miles (1086.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 54h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 27h 10m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Prudhoe Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Prudhoe Bay.
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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 right onto Spine Road
3 mi · 7 min · Spine Road
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
936 ft · 26 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 Prudhoe Bay.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kenai and Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow near Prudhoe Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Prudhoe Bay?
The road trip is about 1015.4 miles (1634.2 km) and usually takes 27h 10m 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?
Ester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 497.3 miles from Kenai and 518.2 miles from Prudhoe Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 675.3 miles (1086.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 340.1 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 $178.51 one way or $357.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 318.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kenai and Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow near Prudhoe Bay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Prudhoe Bay. Straight-line distance: 675.31 mi (1086.81 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prudhoe Bay
This remote Alaskan outpost, situated at an elevation of 46 feet in the North Slope Borough, is a key industrial center on the Arctic coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 70.2552800, -148.3372200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prudhoe Bay (-148.33722, 70.25528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 40m |
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 | $4.98 | $178.51 | $357.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $187.43 | $374.85 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $195.20 | $390.40 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $235.40 | $470.81 |
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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