Origin
Dutch Harbor, AK
Morning in Dutch Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 AM
AKDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK
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Drive Time
56h 41m
Distance
1073 mi
1,727 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$233
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
55h 50m
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6 AM
56h 41m
8 AM
58h 23m
10 AM
57h 17m
12 PM
57h 7m
3 PM
57h 22m
5 PM
58h 18m
8 PM
56h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dutch Harbor, AK
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Kenai, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK covers 1073 miles and takes about 56h 41m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Chernofski Drive, Biorka Drive, East Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $232.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
16 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
536.5 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 1073 miles and 56h 41m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Chernofski Drive and Biorka Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chernofski Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 56h 41m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1073 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chernofski Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Biorka Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ballyhoo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chernofski Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dutch Harbor, AK and Kenai, AK.
1
Start on Chernofski Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Chernofski Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chernofski Drive
49 ft
·
3 sec
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Chernofski Drive
3
Turn left onto Biorka Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biorka Drive
4
Turn left onto East Point Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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East Point Road
5
Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballyhoo Road
6
Turn right
308 ft
·
23 sec
7
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217 mi
·
12 hr 26 min
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Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
8
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64 mi
·
4 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
9
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25 mi
·
6 hr 45 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
10
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
69 ft
·
7 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
11
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
75 ft
·
6 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
12
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
96 mi
·
6 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
13
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi
·
9 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
14
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
15
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
16
Turn right onto Ferry Access
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ferry Access
17
Continue on Coast Guard Access
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Coast Guard Access
18
Turn right onto Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
19
Continue on Ocean Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Drive
20
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Street
21
Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Bypass Road
22
Continue on Sterling Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Sterling Highway
23
Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
24
Turn left onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridge Access Road
25
Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenai Spur Highway
26
Turn left onto Broad Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broad Street
27
Turn right onto Frontage Road
466 ft
·
20 sec
·
Frontage Road
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 16 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 536.5 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK, or about 28h 20m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 11h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 536.5 miles or 28h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 268.2 miles or 14h 10m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenai, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dutch Harbor, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dutch Harbor, AK
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Kenai, AK
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 16 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 536.5 mi from Dutch Harbor, AK · 28h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
354 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
708 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Anchor Point, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
268 mi · about 14.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Homer, AK after about 268 miles or 14.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
537 mi · about 28.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 537 miles or 28.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
805 mi · about 42.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cohoe, AK after about 805 miles or 42.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 536.5 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 268 miles or 14.2 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Kenai, AK
The final approach into Kenai, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kenai, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kenai, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$232.55 one way
$465.11 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
375 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $244.55 | $489.10 |
| premium | $5.98 | $252.62 | $505.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $236.90 | $473.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$233
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$573–$853
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 375.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $113 in charging · 3 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 321.9 | 3 | $112.66 | $51.50 |
| Efficient EV | 268.3 | 3 | $93.89 | $42.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 429.2 | 5 | $150.22 | $68.67 |
Gas CO2
375 kg
EV CO2
126 kg (66% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenai, AK
Morning in Kenai on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 AM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56h 41m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK covers 1073 miles and takes about 56h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chernofski Drive, Biorka Drive, East Point Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 536.5 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $232.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 16 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1073 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kenai, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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