Origin
Healy, AK
Late night in Healy on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
AKDT
Current temp
25°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 13m
Distance
405.2 mi
652 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Healy, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Kenai, AK
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK covers 405.2 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Parks Highway, West Parks Highway, Glenn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.6 miles from Healy, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 405.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 13m drive with frequent turns across 405.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Parks Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Parks Highway | — | — |
| West Parks Highway | — | — |
| Glenn Highway | — | — |
| East 5th Avenue | — | — |
| Gambell Street | — | — |
| Seward Highway | — | — |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road | — | — |
| Bridge Access Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
George Parks Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healy, AK and Kenai, AK.
1
Start on Healy Spur Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Healy Spur Road
2
Turn left onto George Parks Highway
195 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
·
George Parks Highway
3
Continue on West Parks Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
West Parks Highway
4
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
5
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 5th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gambell Street
7
Continue on Seward Highway
88 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Seward Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
9
Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
10
Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridge Access Road
11
Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenai Spur Highway
12
Turn left onto Broad Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broad Street
13
Turn right onto Frontage Road
466 ft
·
20 sec
·
Frontage Road
14
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.6 miles from Healy, AK, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.6 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 8m
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 Healy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Healy, AK
This is one driving day of about 405.2 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Healy, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 202.6 mi from Healy, AK · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.6 miles from Healy, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.82 one way
$175.64 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $92.35 | $184.70 |
| premium | $5.98 | $95.40 | $190.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.46 | $178.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$113–$138
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.55 | $19.45 |
| Efficient EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.46 | $16.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.1 | 2 | $56.73 | $25.93 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Kenai on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
AKDT
Current temp
26°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
7h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Kenai, AK covers 405.2 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Parks Highway, West Parks Highway, Glenn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.6 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 $87.82 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Healy, AK to Kenai, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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