How far is Kodiak, AK from Kalifornsky, AK?

The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Kalifornsky, AK is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226 mi
10h 51m
Flight
185.95 mi
299.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.95 mi
Kilometers
299.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226 mi
Kilometers
363.71 km
Drive Time
10h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalifornsky
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM AKDT
Return by in Kodiak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kodiak
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Kalifornsky
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM AKDT
Route Timing
10h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:51 PM to 6:21 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:18 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kodiak
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Seldovia
AK

City in Alaska

From Kodiak
112.7 mi
05h 25m
To Kalifornsky
113.3 mi
05h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kodiak and Kalifornsky.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and Kalifornsky.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Mill Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    586 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 5 sec · Marine Way East

  4. 4

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

    151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ferry Access

    51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access

  7. 7

    Continue on Coast Guard Access

    657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Homer Spit Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sterling Highway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sterling Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kalifornsky Beach Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kodiak and Kalifornsky.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 67%
Sterling Highway
61.2 mi · 27%
Kalifornsky Beach Road
7.05 mi · 3%
Homer Spit Road
4.27 mi · 2%
Homer Bypass Road
0.95 mi
Ocean Drive
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

151 mi · 09h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seldovia
05h 25m from Kodiak
Leave By
2:18 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Kodiak and Rain And Snow Likely near Kalifornsky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to Kalifornsky?

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 10h 51m 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?

Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Kodiak and 113.3 miles from Kalifornsky.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 $39.51 one way or $79.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Kodiak and Rain And Snow Likely near Kalifornsky.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Kalifornsky. Straight-line distance: 185.95 mi (299.26 km).

Kodiak

#1 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Kalifornsky

#2 Kalifornsky

Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population7,850
Coordinates60.4183300, -151.2900000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
End: Kalifornsky (-151.29, 60.41833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $39.51
Round trip
$79.02
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.51 $79.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.60 $85.19
Premium $5.57 $44.42 $88.83
Diesel $6.37 $50.80 $101.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kodiak and Kalifornsky. The current time is 01:01:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.