How far is Kenai, AK from Wrangell, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Wrangell, AK is about 909.3 miles (1463.4 km), with a travel time of about 52h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 734.2 miles (1181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 105h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely then Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Wrangell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Wrangell.
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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-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Continue straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46.2 mi · 3 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
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Continue straight
121 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
1115 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Church Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 10 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Wrangell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
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 Snow Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Kenai and Light Rain Likely near Wrangell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Wrangell?
The road trip is about 909.3 miles (1463.4 km) and usually takes 52h 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 453.4 miles from Kenai and 456 miles from Wrangell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 734.2 miles (1181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.1 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 $158.88 one way or $317.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 285.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely then Rain And Snow around Kenai and Light Rain Likely near Wrangell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Wrangell. Straight-line distance: 734.24 mi (1181.64 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrangell (-132.37667, 56.47083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 20m |
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 | $158.88 | $317.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $171.30 | $342.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $178.61 | $357.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $204.28 | $408.57 |
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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