Origin
Kenai, AK
Morning in Kenai on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 AM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK
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Drive Time
56h 41m
Distance
1073 mi
1,727 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$233
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
55h 50m
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6 AM
56h 41m
8 AM
58h 23m
10 AM
57h 17m
12 PM
57h 7m
3 PM
57h 22m
5 PM
58h 18m
8 PM
56h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenai, AK
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Dutch Harbor, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK covers 1073 miles and takes about 56h 41m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Broad Street, Kenai Spur Highway, Bridge Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $232.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
16 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
536.5 miles from Kenai, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 1073 miles and 56h 41m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Broad Street and Kenai Spur Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 56h 41m, 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1073 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenai Spur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Access Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sterling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai, AK and Dutch Harbor, AK.
1
Start on Frontage Road
466 ft
·
25 sec
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Frontage Road
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
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Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenai Spur Highway
4
Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Bridge Access Road
5
Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
6
Turn right onto Sterling Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Sterling Highway
7
Continue on Homer Bypass Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Homer Bypass Road
8
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Lake Street
9
Continue on Ocean Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ocean Drive
10
Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
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Homer Spit Road
11
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Coast Guard Access
12
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
13
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
14
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi
·
9 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
15
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
96 mi
·
6 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
16
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
75 ft
·
11 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
17
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
69 ft
·
5 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
18
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25 mi
·
6 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
19
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64 mi
·
4 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
20
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217 mi
·
12 hr 26 min
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Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
21
Continue straight
308 ft
·
27 sec
22
Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballyhoo Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Point Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East Point Road
24
Turn right onto Biorka Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Biorka Drive
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chernofski Drive
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chernofski Drive
26
Continue on Chernofski Drive
203 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chernofski Drive
27
Continue on Chernofski Drive
453 ft
·
20 sec
·
Chernofski Drive
28
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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 16 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 536.5 miles from Kenai, AK, or about 28h 20m 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 220 miles or 11h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 536.5 miles or 28h 20m 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 268.2 miles or 14h 10m
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 53h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dutch Harbor, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenai, 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 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenai, AK
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Dutch Harbor, AK
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 14.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Kenai, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 16 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 536.5 mi from Kenai, AK · 28h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
354 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
708 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 Diamond Ridge, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
268 mi · about 14.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cohoe, AK after about 268 miles or 14.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
537 mi · about 28.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 537 miles or 28.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
805 mi · about 42.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Homer, AK after about 805 miles or 42.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 536.5 miles from Kenai, 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 268 miles or 14.2 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 Dutch Harbor, AK
The final approach into Dutch Harbor, 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 Dutch Harbor, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dutch Harbor, 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
$232.55 one way
$465.11 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
375 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $244.55 | $489.10 |
| premium | $5.98 | $252.62 | $505.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $236.90 | $473.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$233
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$573–$853
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 375.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $113 in charging · 3 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 321.9 | 3 | $112.66 | $51.50 |
| Efficient EV | 268.3 | 3 | $93.89 | $42.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 429.2 | 5 | $150.22 | $68.67 |
Gas CO2
375 kg
EV CO2
126 kg (66% less)
Plan for 3 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
Dutch Harbor, AK
Morning in Dutch Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 AM
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
17 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
56h 41m 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 Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK covers 1073 miles and takes about 56h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Kenai Spur Highway, Bridge Access 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 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 536.5 miles from Kenai, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $232.55 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 16 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1073 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenai, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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