Trip from Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK

Drive Time

16h 30m

Distance

615.4 mi

990 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$134

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 44 min

4 AM

16h 16m ★

6 AM

16h 30m

8 AM

17h 0m

10 AM

16h 41m

12 PM

16h 38m

3 PM

16h 42m

5 PM

16h 59m

8 PM

16h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Healy, AK

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Kodiak, AK

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the 615.4-mile journey from Healy to Kodiak is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning. Covering this distance typically takes about 16 hours and 30 minutes of travel time, necessitating a two-day itinerary to remain manageable. You will navigate a combination of the George Parks Highway and segments of the Alaska Marine Highway, specifically the Whittier-Chenega Bay and Chenega Bay-Kodiak routes. Budgeting approximately $134 for fuel is essential for this trek across Alaska. Because this route transitions from interior Alaska to the coastal environment of Kodiak, you should be prepared for changing conditions. This is not a trip to rush, so plan for at least four stops to ensure you stay energized behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

4 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

307.7 miles from Healy, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a unique blend of inland driving and ferry travel, as highway share is zero for the maritime portions of the journey. You will start on the George Parks Highway before transitioning to the Alaska Marine Highway system. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, moving from standard road driving to the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip: 225.4 miles on the Chenega Bay-Kodiak ferry leg. The nature of the route changes drastically once you leave the highway system, shifting from the rhythm of asphalt to the steady pace of maritime transit. Be ready for a transition between standard road travel and the slower, more deliberate movement of a ferry crossing.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak is the longest continuous segment at about 225.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 16h 30m, 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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near AK 3 / George Parks Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 615.4 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?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (AK 3 / George Parks Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 251.2 miles (AK 1 / Gambell Street): Navigation decision point; at 389.8 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | AK 3 / George Parks Highway

Turn left onto AK 3 / George Parks Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

251.2 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in | AK 1 / Gambell Street

Turn left onto AK 1 / Gambell Street

Navigation decision point

389.8 mi into trip | ~10h 59m in | Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

615.2 mi into trip | ~16h 29m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

615.4 mi into trip | ~16h 30m in | Mill Bay Road

Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak	225.4 mi	5h 30m
George Parks Highway	195.1 mi	3h 54m
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay	79.1 mi	4h 30m
Seward Highway	47.1 mi	57m
Glenn Highway	33.1 mi	38m
West Parks Highway	18.7 mi	26m
Portage Glacier Road	5 mi	7m
Portage Glacier Highway	4.7 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak — 225.4 mi, about 5h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Healy, AK and Kodiak, AK.

Start on Healy Spur Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road

Turn left onto AK 3

195 mi · 3 hr 54 min · George Parks Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on AK 3

19 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on AK 1

33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on AK 1

1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto AK 1

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gambell Street

Continue on AK 1

47 mi · 57 min · Seward Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FFH 35

5.0 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

4.7 mi · 10 min · Portage Glacier Highway

Continue on West Camp Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

Turn right

169 ft · 8 sec

Turn left

248 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

79 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

225 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

Continue

186 ft · 17 sec

Turn left onto Marine Way East

89 ft · 6 sec · Marine Way East

Turn right onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

20 ft · 0 sec · Mill Bay Road

Arrive at destination

Mill Bay Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a 16-hour and 30-minute excursion, splitting the trip into two days is the most practical way to handle the distance. Prioritize an early departure to ensure you meet your scheduled ferry connections, as these are critical to completing the journey. With 615.4 miles to cover, keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially since you will need to account for $134 in total gas costs before reaching the ferry terminals. Always double-check your ferry booking times well in advance, as these segments dictate the flow of the entire trip. Use your four planned stops to stretch and refuel, ensuring you are fully prepared for the long, 225.4-mile marine stretch toward Kodiak.

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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 307.7 miles from Healy, AK, or about 6h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.4 miles.

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 135 miles or 2h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 307.7 miles or 6h 23m 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 307.7 miles or 6h 23m

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 15h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kodiak, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Healy, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Healy, AK

Aim for roughly 308 miles and 8.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK

Aim for roughly 308 miles and 8.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Healy, AK.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak for about 225.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 307.7 mi from Healy, AK · 6h 23m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Willow, AK

203 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

Palmer, AK

406 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Houston, AK

308 mi · about 8.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Houston, AK after about 308 miles or 8.3 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Willow, AK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Girdwood, AK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 307.7 miles from Healy, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 308 miles or 8.3 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.

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

$133.93 one way

$267.87 round trip

$5.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 215 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.82	$140.89	$281.78
premium	$6.02	$145.90	$291.81
diesel	$5.64	$136.72	$273.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$134

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$264–$374

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 215.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	184.6	2	$64.62	$29.54
Efficient EV	153.9	1	$53.85	$24.62
EV Truck/SUV	246.2	3	$86.16	$39.39

Gas CO2

215 kg

EV CO2

72 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Healy, AK

Evening in Healy on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

AKDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kodiak, AK

Evening in Kodiak on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

AKDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

27°F

Palmer, AK

406 mi in

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

3 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

16h 30m 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 Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 615.4 miles and takes about 16h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak, George Parks Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay. 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 308 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 307.7 miles from Healy, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $133.93 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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kodiak, AK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Healy, AK

Kodiak, AK

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

16h 30m on the road

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