How far is Kusilvak Census Area, AK from Chevak, AK?

The driving distance from Kusilvak Census Area, AK to Chevak, AK is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.18 mi
01h 04m
Flight
97.87 mi
157.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.87 mi
Kilometers
157.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chevak
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM AKDT
Return by in Kusilvak Census Area
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kusilvak Census Area
2026-04-15T02:38
Arrive Chevak
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM AKDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kusilvak Census Area
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

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
St. Mary's
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Kusilvak Census Area
12.6 mi
00h 32m
To Chevak
12.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
34°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kusilvak Census Area and Chevak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kusilvak Census Area and Chevak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    640 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Sewage Lagoon Road

    1331 ft · 60 sec · Sewage Lagoon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Airguard Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Airguard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

    16.1 mi · 39 min · Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Airport Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · New Airport Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    817 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on B Street

    154 m · 22 sec · B Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on B Street

    158 m · 26 sec · B Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Homiere Road

    609 ft · 27 sec · Homiere Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring Water Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Spring Water Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Water Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kusilvak Census Area and Chevak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road
16.1 mi · 64%
Airport Road
5.08 mi · 20%
New Airport Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Spring Water Road
0.9 mi · 4%
Airguard Road
0.7 mi · 3%
Sewage Lagoon Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

Turn right onto Saint Mary's - Mountain Village Road

16.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
St. Mary's
00h 32m from Kusilvak Census Area
Leave By
4:20 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Kusilvak Census Area and Light Snow Likely near Chevak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kusilvak Census Area to Chevak?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

St. Mary's is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Kusilvak Census Area and 12.6 miles from Chevak.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Kusilvak Census Area and Light Snow Likely near Chevak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kusilvak Census Area and Chevak. Straight-line distance: 97.87 mi (157.51 km).

Kusilvak Census Area

#1 Kusilvak Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population8,328
Coordinates62.2505600, -163.0005600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chevak

City in Kohīma, Alaska, United States

Population1,079
Coordinates61.5277800, -165.5863900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Kusilvak Census Area (-163.00056, 62.25056)
End: Chevak (-165.58639, 61.52778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.81
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.41 $8.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $5.57 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $6.37 $5.67 $11.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kusilvak Census Area and Chevak. The current time is 02:38:41.

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.