How far is Tok, AK from Kenai, AK?
The driving distance from Tok, AK to Kenai, AK is about 474.5 miles (763.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tok and Kenai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tok and Kenai.
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Start on East Slana Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · East Slana Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
95 m · 9 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · 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 Tok and Kenai.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Glenn Highway
Turn right onto Glenn Highway
147 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tok and Mostly Sunny near Kenai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tok to Kenai?
The road trip is about 474.5 miles (763.6 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.8 miles from Tok and 237.7 miles from Kenai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.4 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 $82.88 one way or $165.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tok and Mostly Sunny near Kenai.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tok and Kenai. Straight-line distance: 330.09 mi (531.23 km).
#1 Tok
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 63.3366700, -142.9855600 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| 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: 764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $82.88 | $165.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $89.36 | $178.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $93.17 | $186.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $106.57 | $213.13 |
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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