How far is Kukak, AK from Port Lions, AK?
The driving distance from Kukak, AK to Port Lions, AK is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kukak and Port Lions.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kukak and Port Lions.
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Start on the route
2491 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Malina Street
930 ft · 41 sec · Malina Street
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Continue on Hillside Drive
1556 ft · 1 min · Hillside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kukak and Port Lions.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
0.47 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Heavy Rain leaving Kukak and Rain near Port Lions.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kukak to Port Lions?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.5 miles from Kukak and 119.1 miles from Port Lions.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Kukak and Rain near Port Lions.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kukak and Port Lions. Straight-line distance: 57.58 mi (92.67 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 Port Lions
City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 185 |
| Coordinates | 57.8675000, -152.8822200 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside Drive (-152.88224, 57.867383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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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