How far is Kukak, AK from Old Harbor, AK?
The driving distance from Kukak, AK to Old Harbor, AK is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 41m 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 50m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kukak and Old Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kukak and Old Harbor.
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Start on the route
2491 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Malina Street
1145 ft · 52 sec · Malina Street
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Turn right onto Birch Drive
721 ft · 35 sec · Birch Drive
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Turn right onto Kizhuyak Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Kizhuyak Drive
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions
16.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie
15.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie
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Continue straight
57 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Way East
27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East
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Turn right onto Center Street
1212 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn sharp left onto Rezanof Drive West
12.1 mi · 18 min · Rezanof Drive West
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Continue on Chiniak Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chiniak Highway
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Continue on Chiniak Highway
15.9 mi · 24 min · Chiniak Highway
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Turn right onto Pasagshak Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pasagshak Road
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Turn right onto Bayview Drive
564 ft · 26 sec · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto Furin Way
2761 ft · 2 min · Furin Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Furin Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kukak and Old Harbor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions
16.9 mi · 01h 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.
Heavy Rain leaving Kukak and Chance Light Rain near Old Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kukak to Old Harbor?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 11h 50m 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?
Kodiak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Kukak and 69.5 miles from Old Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Kukak and Chance Light Rain near Old Harbor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kukak and Old Harbor. Straight-line distance: 84.58 mi (136.12 km).
#1 Kukak
This Alaskan location is situated on the northeastern part of Kodiak Island, nestled along the Shelikof Strait.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 58.3328100, -154.1907100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Harbor
City in Alaska
| Population | 214 |
| Coordinates | 57.2032500, -153.3057100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltery Cove Road (-152.746876, 57.51312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.98 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $19.77 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $24.83 | $49.67 |
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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