Origin
Kenai, AK
Morning in Kenai on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 AM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenai, AK to Gateway, AK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
195.7 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
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6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenai, AK
John De Leon
Gateway, AK
Tito Zzzz
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenai, AK to Gateway, AK covers 195.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Kenai Spur Highway, Bridge Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.41 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Kenai, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 195.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 19m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenai, AK to Gateway, 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 |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ingra Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Avenue | 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 Gateway, AK.
1
Start on Frontage Road
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
Frontage Road
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
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
·
Bridge Access Road
5
Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
6
Turn left onto Sterling Highway
58 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Sterling Highway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
89 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Seward Highway
8
Continue on Ingra Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ingra Street
9
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
10
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
11
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Parks Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Trunk Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Trunk Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on Trunk Road north
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trunk Road north
15
Turn straight onto Trunk Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Trunk Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trunk Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trunk Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trunk Road
18
Turn right onto East Duchess Drive
341 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Duchess Drive
19
Turn right onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Cottrell-Campus Drive
20
Turn left onto East Duchess Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Duchess Drive
21
Continue on Regents Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Regents Road
22
Turn right onto Joanne Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Joanne Drive
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.9 miles from Kenai, AK, or about 2h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gateway, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenai, AK
This is one driving day of about 195.7 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kenai, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.9 mi from Kenai, AK · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Kenai, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gateway, AK
The final approach into Gateway, 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 Gateway, 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
$42.41 one way
$84.83 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $44.60 | $89.21 |
| premium | $5.98 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.40 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Gateway, AK
Morning in Gateway on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Gateway, AK covers 195.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.9 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 $42.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 19m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenai, AK to Gateway, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenai, AK to Gateway, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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