How far is Kenai, AK from Sand Point, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Sand Point, AK is about 670.6 miles (1079.3 km), with a travel time of about 26h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 53h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 26h 58m.
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 Sand Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Sand Point.
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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 Boat Harbor Road
1112 ft · 48 sec · Boat Harbor Road
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Continue on Boat Harbor Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Boat Harbor Road
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Turn left
732 ft · 20 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 Sand Point.
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 Sand Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Sand Point?
The road trip is about 670.6 miles (1079.3 km) and usually takes 26h 58m 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?
Larsen Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.4 miles from Kenai and 336.2 miles from Sand Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.7 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 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 $117.14 one way or $234.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.3 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 Rain And Snow Likely near Sand Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Sand Point. Straight-line distance: 493.89 mi (794.84 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 55.3365500, -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Point (-160.4988, 55.33655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1079 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 21m |
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 | $117.14 | $234.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $126.30 | $252.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $131.69 | $263.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $150.62 | $301.24 |
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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