Origin
Farmers Loop, AK
Afternoon in Farmers Loop on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
AKDT
Current temp
24°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK
Drive Time
21h 35m
Distance
739.8 mi
1,191 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$161
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
21h 16m
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6 AM
21h 35m
8 AM
22h 14m
10 AM
21h 49m
12 PM
21h 45m
3 PM
21h 51m
5 PM
22h 12m
8 PM
21h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kodiak, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 739.8 miles and takes about 21h 35m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Manchester Loop, Senate Drive, Summit Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $161.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
6 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
369.9 miles from Farmers Loop, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 739.8 miles and 21h 35m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Manchester Loop and Senate Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manchester Loop is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 21h 35m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 739.8 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senate Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summit Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmers Loop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alumni Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tanana Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tanana Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheep Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Manchester Loop
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop, AK and Kodiak, AK.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto Manchester Loop
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Manchester Loop
3
Turn left onto Senate Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Senate Drive
4
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Summit Drive
5
Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmers Loop Road
6
Turn right onto Alumni Drive
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Alumni Drive
7
Continue on Tanana Loop
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Tanana Loop
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive
141 ft
·
3 sec
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West Tanana Drive
9
Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West Tanana Drive
10
Continue on Sheep Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Sheep Creek Road
11
Continue on Sheep Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Sheep Creek Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299 mi
·
5 hr 57 min
·
George Parks Highway
13
Continue on West Parks Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
West Parks Highway
14
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
15
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 5th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gambell Street
17
Continue on Seward Highway
47 mi
·
57 min
·
Seward Highway
18
Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
19
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
20
Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
21
Turn right
171 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn left
249 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79 mi
·
4 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
24
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi
·
5 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
25
Continue straight
187 ft
·
17 sec
26
Turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marine Way East
27
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
28
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mill Bay Road
29
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 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 369.9 miles from Farmers Loop, AK, or about 10h 47m 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 163 miles or 4h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 369.9 miles or 10h 47m 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 246.6 miles or 7h 11m
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 19h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kodiak, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmers Loop, 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmers Loop, AK
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 163 miles from Farmers Loop, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 6 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 369.9 mi from Farmers Loop, AK · 10h 47m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
244 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
488 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 Meadow Lakes, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
247 mi · about 7.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ester, AK after about 247 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
493 mi · about 14.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Meadow Lakes, AK after about 493 miles or 14.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 163 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 369.9 miles from Farmers Loop, 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 247 miles or 7.2 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 Kodiak, AK
The final approach into Kodiak, 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 Kodiak, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kodiak, 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
$161.01 one way
$322.02 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
259 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $169.37 | $338.74 |
| premium | $6.02 | $175.40 | $350.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $164.36 | $328.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$161
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$396–$591
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 258.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $78 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 221.9 | 2 | $77.68 | $35.51 |
| Efficient EV | 185 | 2 | $64.73 | $29.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 295.9 | 3 | $103.57 | $47.35 |
Gas CO2
259 kg
EV CO2
87 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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
Kodiak, AK
Afternoon in Kodiak on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°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
13 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
21h 35m 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 Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 739.8 miles and takes about 21h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manchester Loop, Senate Drive, Summit Drive. 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 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 247 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 369.9 miles from Farmers Loop, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $161.01 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 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 739.8 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmers Loop, AK to Kodiak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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