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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 57m.
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.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Tok Cutoff
122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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Turn right onto East Slana Avenue
93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tok
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 63.3366700, -142.9855600 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1097 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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