Origin
Falls, AK
Late night in Falls on Wednesday
Local time
12:59 AM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
149.1 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK covers 149.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sterling Highway, Seward Highway, East End Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.9 miles on Sterling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Falls, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 149.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sterling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 131.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near AK 1 / Sterling Highway.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK is easy. At 3h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 144.3 miles (West Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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12.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Turn left onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Navigation decision point
3
144.3 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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West Pioneer Avenue
Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | 131.9 mi | 3h 9m |
| Seward Highway | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| East End Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| West Pioneer Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— 131.9 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls, AK and Kachemak, AK.
1
Start on AK 9
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Seward Highway
2
Turn left onto AK 1
132 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Sterling Highway
3
Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Pioneer Avenue
4
Continue on East End Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East End Road
5
Arrive at destination
East End Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Falls, AK, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kachemak, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Falls, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Falls, AK
This is one driving day of about 149.1 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falls, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sterling Highway for about 131.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Falls, AK · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Falls, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sterling Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.9 miles.
Arriving in Kachemak, AK
The final approach into Kachemak, 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 Kachemak, AK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.31 one way
$64.63 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| premium | $5.98 | $35.10 | $70.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.66 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Kachemak, AK
Late night in Kachemak on Wednesday
Local time
12:59 AM
AKDT
Current temp
28°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.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK covers 149.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sterling Highway, Seward Highway, East End Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Falls, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK is easy. At 3h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 144.3 miles (West Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Falls, AK to Kachemak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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