How far is King Cove, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from King Cove, AK to Kenai, AK is about 971.5 miles (1563.4 km), with a travel time of about 35h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 555.3 miles (893.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 70h 02m 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 35h 01m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King Cove and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King Cove and Kenai.
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Start on the route
95 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 47 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Continue on Harbor Road
3021 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on 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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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 - 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 - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Turn right onto Ferry Access
51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access
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Continue on Coast Guard Access
657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access
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Turn right onto Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
16.2 mi · 22 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
142 m · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King Cove and Kenai.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving King Cove and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King Cove to Kenai?
The road trip is about 971.5 miles (1563.4 km) and usually takes 35h 01m 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?
Akhiok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 382 miles from King Cove and 589.4 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 555.3 miles (893.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 416.2 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 $169.72 one way or $339.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 304.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around King Cove and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King Cove and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 555.31 mi (893.69 km).
#1 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontage Road (-151.258293, 60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 07m |
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 | $169.72 | $339.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $182.99 | $365.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $190.80 | $381.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $218.23 | $436.45 |
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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