How far is Kodiak, AK from North Pole, AK?
The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to North Pole, AK is about 735.3 miles (1183.3 km), with a travel time of about 18h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 509.2 miles (819.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 52m.
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.
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kodiak and North Pole.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and North Pole.
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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 - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Badger Road, Santa Claus Lane
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Santa Claus Lane
145 m · 10 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Santa Claus Lane
36 m · 3 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto North Santa Claus Lane
1845 ft · 42 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowman Lane
45 m · 12 sec · Snowman Lane
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Turn left onto Fourth Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fourth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kodiak and North Pole.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kodiak and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near North Pole.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to North Pole?
The road trip is about 735.3 miles (1183.3 km) and usually takes 18h 52m 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?
Anchorage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.6 miles from Kodiak and 368.7 miles from North Pole.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 509.2 miles (819.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 226.1 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 $128.48 one way or $256.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kodiak and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near North Pole.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and North Pole. Straight-line distance: 509.15 mi (819.39 km).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 64.7511100, -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pole (-147.34944, 64.75111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 10m |
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 | $128.48 | $256.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $138.52 | $277.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $144.44 | $288.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $165.20 | $330.40 |
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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