How far is Old Harbor, AK from Kukak, AK?

The driving distance from Old Harbor, AK to Kukak, AK is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
04h 11m
Flight
84.58 mi
136.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.58 mi
Kilometers
136.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kukak
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM AKDT
Return by in Old Harbor
Fri, Oct 16, 1:06 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Harbor
2026-10-15T16:42
Arrive Kukak
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM AKDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Harbor
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kodiak
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Old Harbor
37.4 mi
02h 05m
To Kukak
37.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Heavy Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Harbor and Kukak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Harbor and Kukak.

  1. 1

    Start on Furin Way

    2761 ft · 2 min · Furin Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayview Drive

    564 ft · 30 sec · Bayview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pasagshak Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Pasagshak Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chiniak Highway

    19.9 mi · 30 min · Chiniak Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rezanof Drive West

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Rezanof Drive West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alder Lane

    63 m · 9 sec · Alder Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Marine Way West

    1461 ft · 1 min · Marine Way West

  8. 8

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie

    15.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions

    16.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Kizhuyak Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Kizhuyak Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Birch Drive

    721 ft · 36 sec · Birch Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillside Drive

    150 m · 22 sec · Hillside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Malina Street

    653 ft · 29 sec · Malina Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2491 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Harbor and Kukak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chiniak Highway
19.9 mi · 26%
Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions
17 mi · 23%
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie
15.5 mi · 21%
Rezanof Drive West
10.2 mi · 14%
Pasagshak Road
8.56 mi · 11%
Kizhuyak Drive
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chiniak Highway

Turn left onto Chiniak Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kodiak
02h 05m from Old Harbor
Leave By
8:36 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Old Harbor and Heavy Rain near Kukak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Harbor to Kukak?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Kodiak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Old Harbor and 37.7 miles from Kukak.

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 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Old Harbor and Heavy Rain near Kukak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Harbor and Kukak. Straight-line distance: 84.58 mi (136.12 km).

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#1 Old Harbor

City in Alaska

Population214
Coordinates57.2032500, -153.3057100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kukak

This Alaskan location is situated on the northeastern part of Kodiak Island, nestled along the Shelikof Strait.

Population0
Coordinates58.3328100, -154.1907100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Harbor (-153.30571, 57.20325)
End: Kukak (-154.19071, 58.33281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.98 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $5.23 $13.86 $27.72
Premium $5.45 $14.44 $28.87
Diesel $6.57 $17.41 $34.82

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Harbor and Kukak. The current time is 16:42:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.