How far is Kodiak, AK from Seward, AK?

The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Seward, AK is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 06m 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
393.46 mi
12h 03m
Flight
191.64 mi
308.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.64 mi
Kilometers
308.42 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.46 mi
Kilometers
633.21 km
Drive Time
12h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seward
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM AKDT
Return by in Kodiak
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kodiak
2026-04-14T19:17
Arrive Seward
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 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
6:03 PM to 7:33 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
11:54 AM 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
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Kodiak
196.2 mi
06h 01m
To Seward
197.3 mi
06h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Seward Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 59 sec · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 57%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 20%
Seward Highway
76.8 mi · 20%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Highway
4.69 mi · 1%
West Camp Road
1.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

225 mi · 05h 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
12h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+201.9 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
06h 01m from Kodiak
Leave By
11:54 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Kodiak and Mostly Sunny near Seward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from Kodiak and 197.3 miles from Seward.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 201.9 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 $68.72 one way or $137.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Kodiak and Mostly Sunny near Seward.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Seward. Straight-line distance: 191.64 mi (308.42 km).

Kodiak

#1 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

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

#2 Seward

City in Alaska, USA

Population2,927
Coordinates60.1042600, -149.4435000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
End: Seward (-149.4435, 60.10426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.56 L · about $68.72
Round trip
$137.44
27.76 gal · 105.12 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $68.72 $137.44
Mid-grade $5.34 $74.09 $148.18
Premium $5.57 $77.26 $154.51
Diesel $6.37 $88.36 $176.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kodiak and Seward. The current time is 19:17:27.

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.