How far is Kodiak, AK from Wrangell, AK?
The driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Wrangell, AK is about 1093 miles (1759 km), with a travel time of about 59h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 753.7 miles (1213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 119h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 59h 49m.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kodiak and Wrangell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak and Wrangell.
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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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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Continue straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46.2 mi · 3 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
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Continue straight
121 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
1115 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Church Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 10 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Wrangell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Kodiak and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrangell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kodiak to Wrangell?
The road trip is about 1093 miles (1759 km) and usually takes 59h 49m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 544.9 miles from Kodiak and 548 miles from Wrangell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 753.7 miles (1213 km), while the road route adds roughly 339.3 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 $190.96 one way or $381.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 342.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Kodiak and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrangell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kodiak and Wrangell. Straight-line distance: 753.75 mi (1213.04 km).
#1 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrangell (-132.37667, 56.47083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 38m |
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 | $190.96 | $381.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $205.89 | $411.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $214.68 | $429.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $245.54 | $491.07 |
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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