Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
95.5 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Kenai, AK to Fritz Creek, AK covers 95.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sterling Highway, Kalifornsky Beach Road, East End Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Sterling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Kenai, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 95.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kenai, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Kenai Spur Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Bridge Access Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Hutler Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 26m |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| East End Road | 11.8 mi | 20m |
| Bridge Access Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Hutler Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West Pioneer Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Kenai Spur Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai, AK and Fritz Creek, AK.
Start on Frontage Road
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
Turn right onto AK 1
Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue
Continue on East End Road
Turn left onto Hutler Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fritz Creek, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kenai, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenai, AK
This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.7 mi from Kenai, AK · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Kenai, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sterling Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
The final approach into Fritz Creek, 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 Fritz Creek, AK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.78 one way
$41.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $21.86 | $43.73 |
| premium | $6.02 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Kenai on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Fritz Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
29°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
26°F
Anchor Point, AK
48 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.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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