Origin
Kodiak, AK
Afternoon in Kodiak on Sunday
Local time
1:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK
Drive Time
22h 3m
Distance
527.4 mi
849 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$115
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
21h 44m
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6 AM
22h 4m
8 AM
22h 44m
10 AM
22h 18m
12 PM
22h 14m
3 PM
22h 20m
5 PM
22h 42m
8 PM
21h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kodiak, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
King Cove, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK covers 527.4 miles and takes about 22h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Center Street, Marine Way East, Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $114.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
6 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
263.7 miles from Kodiak, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 527.4 miles and 22h 3m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Center Street and Marine Way East.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 22h 3m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 22h 3m, 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 Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marine Way East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ram's Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak, AK and King Cove, AK.
1
Start on Mill Bay Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mill Bay Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Center Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marine Way East
4
Turn right
187 ft
·
14 sec
5
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
6
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi
·
9 hr 15 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
7
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
96 mi
·
6 hr 15 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
8
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
9
Turn right onto Harbor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Road
10
Continue on Ram's Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ram's Creek Road
11
Turn right
312 ft
·
23 sec
12
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 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 263.7 miles from Kodiak, AK, or about 11h 1m 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 116 miles or 4h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263.7 miles or 11h 1m 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 175.8 miles or 7h 21m
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 19h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near King Cove, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kodiak, 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 176 miles and 7.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 176 miles and 7.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into King Cove, AK
Aim for roughly 176 miles and 7.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Kodiak, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 6 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 263.7 mi from Kodiak, AK · 11h 1m into the drive
Overnight Options
Night 1
Overnight stop window
176 mi · about 7.4h in
A practical overnight split lands around 176 miles or 7.4 hours into the drive.
Find hotelsNight 2
Overnight stop window
352 mi · about 14.7h in
A practical overnight split lands around 352 miles or 14.7 hours into the drive.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 263.7 miles from Kodiak, 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 176 miles or 7.4 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 King Cove, AK
The final approach into King Cove, 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 King Cove, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach King Cove, 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
$114.78 one way
$229.56 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
185 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $120.74 | $241.48 |
| premium | $6.02 | $125.04 | $250.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $117.17 | $234.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$115
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$350–$545
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158.2 | 1 | $55.38 | $25.32 |
| Efficient EV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.15 | $21.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 211 | 2 | $73.84 | $33.75 |
Gas CO2
185 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% 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
King Cove, AK
Afternoon in King Cove on Sunday
Local time
1:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
41°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
4 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
22h 3m 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 Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK covers 527.4 miles and takes about 22h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Street, Marine Way East, Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik. 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 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 176 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 263.7 miles from Kodiak, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $114.78 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 6 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 22h 3m, 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 Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kodiak, AK to King Cove, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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