How far is Tok, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Tok, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 696.4 miles (1120.8 km), with a travel time of about 20h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 498.3 miles (801.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 41h 36m 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 20h 48m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tok and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tok and Kodiak.
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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
138 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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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 Tok 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 - 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tok 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 Tok to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 696.4 miles (1120.8 km) and usually takes 20h 48m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.2 miles from Tok and 349.2 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 498.3 miles (801.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.1 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 $121.70 one way or $243.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tok and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tok and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 498.26 mi (801.87 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 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: 1121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 41m |
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 | $121.70 | $243.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $131.21 | $262.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $136.81 | $273.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $156.48 | $312.95 |
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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