How far is Metlakatla, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Metlakatla, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 1199.6 miles (1930.5 km), with a travel time of about 57h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 812.7 miles (1307.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 115h 49m 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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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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metlakatla and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metlakatla and Kodiak.
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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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Turn sharp left 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 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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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
586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metlakatla and Kodiak.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Metlakatla and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metlakatla to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 1199.6 miles (1930.5 km) and usually takes 57h 54m 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 598.1 miles from Metlakatla and 601.4 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 812.7 miles (1307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 386.9 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 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 $209.58 one way or $419.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 376.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Metlakatla and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metlakatla and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 812.67 mi (1307.87 km).
#1 Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 55.1284800, -131.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1931 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 57m |
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 | $209.58 | $419.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $225.96 | $451.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $235.61 | $471.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $269.47 | $538.95 |
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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