How far is Willow, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Willow, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 434.5 miles (699.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 50m 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
434.46 mi
12h 55m
Flight
285.61 mi
459.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.61 mi
Kilometers
459.64 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.46 mi
Kilometers
699.2 km
Drive Time
12h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM AKDT
Return by in Willow
Sun, May 3, 3:29 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow
2026-05-02T01:39
Arrive Kodiak
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:55 PM to 8:25 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
10:10 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow
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
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Willow
216.6 mi
06h 27m
To Kodiak
217.9 mi
06h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Petticoat Street

    1101 ft · 51 sec · Petticoat Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Tuxedo Avenue

    657 ft · 29 sec · West Tuxedo Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Tuxedo Avenue

    13 m · 7 sec · West Tuxedo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Station Road

    1080 ft · 53 sec · Willow Station Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto George Parks Highway

    16.5 mi · 23 min · George Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

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

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 52%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 18%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 11%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 8%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 4%
George Parks Highway
16.5 mi · 4%
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 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.9 mi
285.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
06h 27m from Willow
Leave By
10:10 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Willow and Chance Light Rain near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 434.5 miles (699.2 km) and usually takes 12h 55m 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?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.6 miles from Willow and 217.9 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.9 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 $75.90 one way or $151.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Willow and Chance Light Rain near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 285.61 mi (459.64 km).

Willow

#1 Willow

Census-designated place in Alaska, USA

Population2,102
Coordinates61.7472200, -150.0375000
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow (-150.0375, 61.74722)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.33 gal
58.03 L · about $75.90
Round trip
$151.80
30.66 gal · 116.06 L
Estimated CO2
136.2 kg one way
Round trip: 272.5 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $75.90 $151.80
Mid-grade $5.34 $81.83 $163.66
Premium $5.57 $85.33 $170.65
Diesel $6.37 $97.59 $195.18

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow and Kodiak. The current time is 01:39:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.