How far is Kodiak, AK from Ridgeway, AK?
The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Ridgeway, AK is about 236.1 miles (380 km), with a travel time of about 11h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 18m 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 11h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Ridgeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and Ridgeway.
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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
74.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Churchill Avenue
849 ft · 39 sec · Churchill Avenue
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Turn right
99 m · 24 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 Ridgeway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Ridgeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to Ridgeway?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (380 km) and usually takes 11h 09m 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 117.8 miles from Kodiak and 118.4 miles from Ridgeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kodiak and Light Rain near Ridgeway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 195.22 mi (314.18 km).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeway
American city in Iowa
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 60.5319400, -151.0852800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeway (-151.08528, 60.53194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.47 | $88.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.36 | $92.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.03 | $106.06 |
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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