Origin
Fritz Creek, AK
Night in Fritz Creek on Tuesday
Local time
9:38 PM
AKDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK
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Drive Time
9h 37m
Distance
168.9 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 29m
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6 AM
9h 37m
8 AM
9h 55m
10 AM
9h 43m
12 PM
9h 42m
3 PM
9h 44m
5 PM
9h 54m
8 PM
9h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fritz Creek, AK
Frank Krasznavolgyi
Kodiak, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 168.9 miles and takes about 9h 37m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East End Road, Kachemak Drive, Homer Spit Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
84.4 miles from Fritz Creek, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 9h 37m drive with frequent turns across 168.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East End Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (9h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East End Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kachemak Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Spit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coast Guard Access | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marine Way East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Bay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East End Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek, AK and Kodiak, AK.
1
Start on Hutler Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hutler Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East End Road
3
Turn left onto Kachemak Drive
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Kachemak Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Homer Spit Road
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
5
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Coast Guard Access
6
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
7
Continue straight
187 ft
·
17 sec
8
Turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marine Way East
9
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
10
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mill Bay Road
11
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.4 miles from Fritz Creek, AK, or about 4h 48m 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 80 miles or 4h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 4h 48m 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 84.4 miles or 4h 48m
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 7h 53m
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 Fritz Creek, 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 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fritz Creek, AK
Aim for roughly 84 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 84 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fritz Creek, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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 84.4 mi from Fritz Creek, AK · 4h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
84 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 Homer, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
84 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Homer, AK after about 84 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing 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 84.4 miles from Fritz Creek, 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 84 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
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
$36.61 one way
$73.21 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $38.49 | $76.99 |
| premium | $5.98 | $39.76 | $79.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$167–$277
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.65 | $10.81 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Kodiak, AK
Night in Kodiak on Tuesday
Local time
9:38 PM
AKDT
Current temp
43°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
14 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
9h 37m 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 Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 168.9 miles and takes about 9h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East End Road, Kachemak Drive, Homer Spit 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 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 84 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Fritz Creek, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.61 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (9h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fritz Creek, AK to Kodiak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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