How far is Kodiak, AK from Tok, AK?

The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Tok, AK is about 681.9 miles (1097.4 km), with a travel time of about 17h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 498.3 miles (801.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 54m 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
681.89 mi
17h 57m
Flight
498.26 mi
801.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
498.26 mi
Kilometers
801.87 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
681.89 mi
Kilometers
1097.39 km
Drive Time
17h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tok
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 PM AKDT
Return by in Kodiak
Fri, Apr 24, 2:37 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kodiak
2026-04-23T02:42
Arrive Tok
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 PM AKDT
Route Timing
17h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:57 PM to 1:27 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
12:06 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
Girdwood
AK

City in United States of America

From Kodiak
340 mi
08h 58m
To Tok
341.9 mi
08h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway

  18. 18

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

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tok Cutoff

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 33%
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 26%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 18%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 12%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 7%
Richardson Highway
14 mi · 2%
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
17h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
35h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+183.6 mi
498.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girdwood
08h 58m from Kodiak
Leave By
12:06 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Kodiak and Mostly Cloudy near Tok.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 681.9 miles (1097.4 km) and usually takes 17h 57m 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?

Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 340 miles from Kodiak and 341.9 miles from Tok.

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

The direct path is about 498.3 miles (801.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.6 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 $119.12 one way or $238.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kodiak and Mostly Cloudy near Tok.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Tok. Straight-line distance: 498.26 mi (801.87 km).

Kodiak

#1 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

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

#2 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1097 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.06 gal
91.08 L · about $119.12
Round trip
$238.24
48.12 gal · 182.16 L
Estimated CO2
213.8 kg one way
Round trip: 427.6 kg / 943 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $119.12 $238.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $128.43 $256.86
Premium $5.57 $133.92 $267.84
Diesel $6.37 $153.17 $306.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kodiak and Tok. The current time is 02:42:04.

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.