How far is Tanaina, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Tanaina, AK to Kenai, AK is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tanaina and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tanaina and Kenai.
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Start on Loch Ness Court
106 m · 17 sec · Loch Ness Court
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Turn left onto Barra Loop
142 m · 24 sec · Barra Loop
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Turn left onto East McAdoo Way
662 ft · 30 sec · East McAdoo Way
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Turn right onto McCormick
697 ft · 33 sec · McCormick
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schrock Road
1152 ft · 37 sec · East Schrock Road
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Turn left onto North Lucille Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lucille Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Parks Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Tanaina and Kenai.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Tanaina and Light Rain near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tanaina to Kenai?
The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Tanaina and 101.8 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 9:30 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tanaina and Light Rain near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tanaina and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 96.06 mi (154.59 km).
#1 Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
| Population | 8,197 |
| Coordinates | 61.6269400, -149.4280600 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.33 | $76.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.96 | $79.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.71 | $91.42 |
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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