How far is Soldotna, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.65 mi
11h 01m
Flight
192.51 mi
309.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.51 mi
Kilometers
309.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.65 mi
Kilometers
374.41 km
Drive Time
11h 01m

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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 11h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM AKDT
Return by in Soldotna
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soldotna
2026-04-15T00:12
Arrive Kodiak
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM AKDT
Route Timing
11h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:02 PM to 6:32 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:56 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soldotna
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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
Seldovia
AK

City in Alaska

From Soldotna
116.1 mi
05h 30m
To Kodiak
116.6 mi
05h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soldotna and Kodiak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soldotna and Kodiak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    86 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Sterling Highway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Sterling Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Homer Bypass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Homer Spit Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Access

    825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

    151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldotna and Kodiak.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 65%
Sterling Highway
74.8 mi · 32%
Homer Spit Road
4.27 mi · 2%
Homer Bypass Road
0.95 mi
Ocean Drive
0.53 mi
Lake Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

151 mi · 09h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
192.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seldovia
05h 30m from Soldotna
Leave By
1:56 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Soldotna and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soldotna to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 11h 01m 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?

Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Soldotna and 116.6 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Soldotna and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soldotna and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 192.51 mi (309.81 km).

Soldotna

#1 Soldotna

City in Alaska, USA

Population4,790
Coordinates60.4877800, -151.0583300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Soldotna (-151.05833, 60.48778)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $40.65
Round trip
$81.30
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.65 $81.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.82 $87.65
Premium $5.57 $45.70 $91.39
Diesel $6.37 $52.26 $104.53

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 Soldotna and Kodiak. The current time is 00:12:45.

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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.