How far is Kenai, AK from Valdez, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Valdez, AK is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 16m 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 08h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Valdez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Valdez.
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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
41.4 mi · 49 min · Seward Highway
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Turn right onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
88.7 mi · 5 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
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Continue straight
59 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Ferry Way
1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way
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Continue on Hazelet Avenue
2164 ft · 45 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
2110 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left
5 m · 1 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 Valdez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
88.7 mi · 05h 45m
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 leaving Kenai and Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Valdez?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Kenai and 105.7 miles from Valdez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 $36.79 one way or $73.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kenai and Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Valdez. Straight-line distance: 169.97 mi (273.54 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valdez (-146.34833, 61.13083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.36 | $82.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
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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