How far is Kodiak, AK from King Cove, AK?

The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km), with a travel time of about 22h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 422.5 miles (680 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 07m 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
527.36 mi
22h 03m
Flight
422.54 mi
680.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
422.54 mi
Kilometers
680.01 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
527.36 mi
Kilometers
848.7 km
Drive Time
22h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King Cove
Mon, Apr 20, 2:44 AM AKDT
Return by in Kodiak
Tue, Apr 21, 12:48 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kodiak
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive King Cove
Mon, Apr 20, 2:44 AM AKDT
Route Timing
22h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:04 AM to 5:34 AM AKDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Chignik
AK

City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

From Kodiak
262.9 mi
11h 01m
To King Cove
264.5 mi
11h 01m

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
20 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and King Cove.

  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 - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ram's Creek Road

    1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    95 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 55%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 27%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 18%
Harbor Road
0.57 mi
Ram's Creek Road
0.33 mi
Center Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
22h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
44h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.9 mi
422.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chignik
11h 01m from Kodiak
Leave By
3:52 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Kodiak and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to King Cove?

The road trip is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km) and usually takes 22h 03m 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?

Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.9 miles from Kodiak and 264.5 miles from King Cove.

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

The direct path is about 422.5 miles (680 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.9 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 $92.14 one way or $184.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.4 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 King Cove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 422.54 mi (680.01 km).

Kodiak

#1 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 King Cove

City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

Population1,021
Coordinates55.0608700, -162.3185300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 849 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.61 gal
70.44 L · about $92.14
Round trip
$184.28
37.22 gal · 140.88 L
Estimated CO2
165.4 kg one way
Round trip: 330.8 kg / 729 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $92.14 $184.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $99.34 $198.68
Premium $5.57 $103.58 $207.17
Diesel $6.37 $118.47 $236.94

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 King Cove. The current time is 04:40:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.