How far is Kenai, AK from Unalaska, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Unalaska, AK is about 1075.7 miles (1731.2 km), with a travel time of about 56h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 731.6 miles (1177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 113h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 56h 47m.
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.
City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Unalaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Unalaska.
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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
23 m · 11 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 5 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
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Continue straight
94 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Continue on 5th Street
555 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
731 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenai and Unalaska.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kenai and Heavy Rain near Unalaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Unalaska?
The road trip is about 1075.7 miles (1731.2 km) and usually takes 56h 47m 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?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 536.4 miles from Kenai and 539.3 miles from Unalaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 731.6 miles (1177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 344.1 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 $187.94 one way or $375.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 337.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Kenai and Heavy Rain near Unalaska.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Unalaska. Straight-line distance: 731.63 mi (1177.44 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 53.8741300, -166.5340800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unalaska (-166.53408, 53.87413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1731 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 25m |
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 | $187.94 | $375.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $202.63 | $405.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $211.29 | $422.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $241.65 | $483.31 |
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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