How far is Kenai, AK from Tok, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Tok, AK is about 475.7 miles (765.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 12m 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 10h 06m.
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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Tok.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Tok.
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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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Tok Cutoff
122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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Turn right onto East Slana Avenue
93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenai and Tok.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Glenn Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
147 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenai and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Tok?
The road trip is about 475.7 miles (765.6 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.1 miles from Kenai and 238.6 miles from Tok.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.6 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 $83.13 one way or $166.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenai and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Tok. Straight-line distance: 330.09 mi (531.23 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tok
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 63.3366700, -142.9855600 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 766 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $83.13 | $166.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $89.63 | $179.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $93.45 | $186.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $106.89 | $213.77 |
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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