How far is Wasilla, AK from King Cove, AK?

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to King Cove, AK is about 933.7 miles (1502.6 km), with a travel time of about 34h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 646.9 miles (1041.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 68h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
933.67 mi
34h 16m
Flight
646.92 mi
1041.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
646.92 mi
Kilometers
1041.12 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
933.67 mi
Kilometers
1502.6 km
Drive Time
34h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 34h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King Cove
Mon, Apr 20, 2:56 PM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Wed, Apr 22, 1:12 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive King Cove
Mon, Apr 20, 2:56 PM AKDT
Route Timing
34h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:16 PM to 5:46 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:28 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wasilla
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Lions
AK

City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States

From Wasilla
465.5 mi
17h 08m
To King Cove
468.1 mi
17h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and King Cove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and King Cove.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parks Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

    142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

    95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

  17. 17

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ram's Creek Road

    1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    95 m · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wasilla and King Cove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 31%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 24%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 15%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 10%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 8%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

288 mi · 06h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
34h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
68h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+286.8 mi
646.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Lions
17h 08m from Wasilla
Leave By
3:28 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Wasilla and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to King Cove?

The road trip is about 933.7 miles (1502.6 km) and usually takes 34h 16m 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?

Port Lions is a useful midpoint, sitting about 465.5 miles from Wasilla and 468.1 miles from King Cove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 646.9 miles (1041.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 286.8 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 $163.14 one way or $326.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 292.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Wasilla and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 646.92 mi (1041.12 km).

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
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#2 King Cove

City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

Population1,021
Coordinates55.0608700, -162.3185300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Wasilla (-149.4415, 61.5809)
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)31h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)23h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)18h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)15h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)13h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)11h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
32.95 gal
124.72 L · about $163.14
Round trip
$326.27
65.9 gal · 249.44 L
Estimated CO2
292.8 kg one way
Round trip: 585.7 kg / 1291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $163.14 $326.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $175.89 $351.77
Premium $5.57 $183.40 $366.80
Diesel $6.37 $209.76 $419.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasilla and King Cove. The current time is 04:40:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.