How far is Metlakatla, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Metlakatla, AK to Kenai, AK is about 1849.8 miles (2977 km), with a travel time of about 39h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 810.8 miles (1304.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 79h 26m 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 39h 43m.
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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Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Snow Likely then Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metlakatla and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metlakatla and Kenai.
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Start on 4th Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Tait Street
1653 ft · 1 min · Tait Street
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Continue on Walden Point Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Walden Point Road
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal Roas
140 m · 34 sec · Ferry Terminal Roas
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19.3 mi · 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
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Continue on Berth 3 Apron
102 m · 37 sec · Berth 3 Apron
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Turn left
608 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
143 m · 41 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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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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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
142 m · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metlakatla and Kenai.
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 left 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Metlakatla and Light Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metlakatla to Kenai?
The road trip is about 1849.8 miles (2977 km) and usually takes 39h 43m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 506.2 miles from Metlakatla and 1343.7 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 810.8 miles (1304.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1039 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 $323.15 one way or $646.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 580.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Metlakatla and Light Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metlakatla and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 810.85 mi (1304.94 km).
#1 Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 55.1284800, -131.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontage Road (-151.258293, 60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2977 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 61h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 46h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 36h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 30h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 26h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 23h 04m |
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 | $323.15 | $646.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $348.41 | $696.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $363.29 | $726.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $415.51 | $831.02 |
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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