How far is Kodiak, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Kenai, AK is about 428.1 miles (689 km), with a travel time of about 12h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 37m 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 12h 48m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kodiak and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and Kenai.
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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 - 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 Kodiak 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 - 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.
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 Kodiak and Light Rain near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to Kenai?
The road trip is about 428.1 miles (689 km) and usually takes 12h 48m 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 119.2 miles from Kodiak and 308.8 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 232.7 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 $74.81 one way or $149.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kodiak and Light Rain near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 195.37 mi (314.41 km).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 689 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $74.81 | $149.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $80.66 | $161.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $84.10 | $168.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $96.19 | $192.38 |
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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