How far is Wasilla, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
409.9 mi
12h 14m
Flight
281.61 mi
453.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.61 mi
Kilometers
453.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.9 mi
Kilometers
659.67 km
Drive Time
12h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-22T18:04
Arrive Kodiak
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:15 PM to 7:45 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
11:30 AM 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
Seward
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Wasilla
202.8 mi
06h 07m
To Kodiak
207.2 mi
06h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph E
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Kodiak.

  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

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 55%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 19%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 12%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 8%
East Parks Highway
7.91 mi · 2%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
12h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.3 mi
281.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seward
06h 07m from Wasilla
Leave By
11:30 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Wasilla 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 Wasilla to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km) and usually takes 12h 14m 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 202.8 miles from Wasilla and 207.2 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.3 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 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 $71.59 one way or $143.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Light Rain near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 281.61 mi (453.2 km).

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: AK 3 (-149.441488, 61.58086)
End: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.46 gal
54.75 L · about $71.59
Round trip
$143.18
28.92 gal · 109.5 L
Estimated CO2
128.5 kg one way
Round trip: 257 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $71.59 $143.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $77.19 $154.37
Premium $5.57 $80.48 $160.97
Diesel $6.37 $92.05 $184.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasilla and Kodiak. The current time is 18:04:52.

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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.