Kodiak, AK Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 11 heading in, Kodiak, AK works well as a modest departure point in Alaska. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 650 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Kodiak, AK spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

1199.6 mi

Metlakatla, AK

Quickest Drive

9h 37m

Anchor Point, AK

Plan Around Kodiak, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kodiak, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Sitka, AK to Kodiak, AK 1062.5 mi · 58h 44m Skagway, AK to Kodiak, AK 993.8 mi · 58h 18m Cordova, AK to Kodiak, AK 764.4 mi · 25h 24m Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK 739.8 mi · 21h 35m

Continue From Kodiak, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kodiak, AK to Metlakatla, AK 1199.6 mi · 57h 54m Kodiak, AK to Wrangell, AK 1093 mi · 59h 49m Kodiak, AK to Skagway, AK 993.8 mi · 58h 18m Kodiak, AK to Healy, AK 615.2 mi · 16h 30m

Trips from Kodiak, AK

Kodiak, AK to Metlakatla, AK

1199.6 mi 57h 54m

Kodiak, AK to Wrangell, AK

1093 mi 59h 49m

Kodiak, AK to Skagway, AK

993.8 mi 58h 18m

Kodiak, AK to Healy, AK

615.2 mi 16h 30m

Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK

527.4 mi 22h 3m

Kodiak, AK to Anchorage, AK

365.3 mi 11h 25m

Kodiak, AK to Soldotna, AK

232.7 mi 11h 1m

Kodiak, AK to Anchor Point, AK

173 mi 9h 37m

Driving from Kodiak, AK

The typical drive from Kodiak, AK covers about 650 miles and takes around 30h 50m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 1200 miles (59h 49m), while the shortest is just 173 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kodiak, AK include Metlakatla, AK (1199.6 mi, 57h 54m), Wrangell, AK (1093 mi, 59h 49m), Skagway, AK (993.8 mi, 58h 18m), Healy, AK (615.2 mi, 16h 30m), and King Cove, AK (527.4 mi, 22h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 650-mile trip from Kodiak, AK, budget about $127 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Kodiak, AK and 11 routes heading into Kodiak, AK, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 173 to 1200 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kodiak, AK covers 1200 miles and takes approximately 59h 49m. Shorter options start at just 173 miles.

The average route from Kodiak, AK runs about 650 miles with a drive time of roughly 30h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 650-mile trip from Kodiak, AK costs roughly $127 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kodiak, AK include Metlakatla, AK, Wrangell, AK, Skagway, AK and Healy, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.