How far is Kodiak, AK from City of Unalaska, AK?
The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to City of Unalaska, AK is about 835.3 miles (1344.3 km), with a travel time of about 45h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 608.3 miles (978.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 91h 26m 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 45h 43m.
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 Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kodiak and City of Unalaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and City of Unalaska.
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Start on Mill Bay Road
6 m · 7 sec · Mill Bay Road
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Turn left onto Center Street
586 ft · 31 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Way East
27 m · 5 sec · Marine Way East
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn left 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 · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1341 ft · 38 sec · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn left onto Ulakta Drive
2 mi · 13 min · Ulakta Drive
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Turn right
157 m · 38 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 Kodiak and City of 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 left 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 Rain Showers Likely leaving Kodiak and Rain Showers near City of Unalaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to City of Unalaska?
The road trip is about 835.3 miles (1344.3 km) and usually takes 45h 43m 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?
Sand Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 416.5 miles from Kodiak and 418.8 miles from City of Unalaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 608.3 miles (978.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 227 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 $145.96 one way or $291.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 262 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around Kodiak and Rain Showers near City of Unalaska.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and City of Unalaska. Straight-line distance: 608.24 mi (978.87 km).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,376 |
| Coordinates | 53.9301500, -166.5488100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Unalaska (-166.54881, 53.93015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 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 | $145.96 | $291.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $157.36 | $314.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $164.09 | $328.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $187.67 | $375.34 |
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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