How far is Tanaina, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Tanaina, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 22m.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tanaina and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tanaina and Kodiak.
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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
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight 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 Tanaina 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 - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 05h 30m
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.
Light Rain leaving Tanaina and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tanaina to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km) and usually takes 12h 22m 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?
Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.7 miles from Tanaina and 205.9 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 126 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 $71.74 one way or $143.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tanaina and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tanaina and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 284.71 mi (458.2 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 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: 661 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $71.74 | $143.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $77.35 | $154.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $80.65 | $161.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $92.24 | $184.49 |
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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