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
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Healy, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 615.4 miles and takes about 16h 30m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak, George Parks Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 225.4 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak. At current regular gas prices, budget about $133.93 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
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 .
At 615.4 miles and 16h 30m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak and George Parks Highway.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto AK 3 / George Parks Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto AK 1 / Gambell Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Healy, AK and Kodiak, AK.
Start on Healy Spur Road
Turn left onto AK 3
Continue on AK 3
Continue on AK 1
Continue on AK 1
Turn left onto AK 1
Continue on AK 1
Turn left onto FFH 35
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
Continue on West Camp Road
Turn right
Turn left
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
Continue
Turn left onto Marine Way East
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Find hotels in Palmer, AKNight 1
308 mi · about 8.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Houston, AK after about 308 miles or 8.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 308 miles or 8.3 hours on the road.
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.
Regular Gas
$133.93 one way
$267.87 round trip
| 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Healy on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Kodiak on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
22°F
Willow, AK
203 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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