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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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 11h 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
86 m · 27 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Sterling Highway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Sterling Highway
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Continue on Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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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 Soldotna and Kodiak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Soldotna
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,790 |
| Coordinates | 60.4877800, -151.0583300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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