Origin
Kodiak, AK
Afternoon in Kodiak on Sunday
Local time
1:55 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kodiak, AK to Wrangell, AK
Drive Time
59h 49m
Distance
1093 mi
1,759 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$238
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
58h 55m
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6 AM
59h 49m
8 AM
61h 37m
10 AM
60h 27m
12 PM
60h 16m
3 PM
60h 32m
5 PM
61h 31m
8 PM
59h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kodiak, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Embarking on the 1,093-mile journey from Kodiak to Wrangell is a significant commitment that requires roughly 59 hours and 49 minutes of travel time. Because this route relies heavily on the Alaska Marine Highway system, including segments from Chenega Bay to Kodiak, Whittier to Yakutat, and Juneau to Yakutat, it is certainly not a day trip. We recommend planning for at least 4 days to navigate the 17 required stops comfortably. With a fuel budget of approximately $238, you should prepare for a major logistical undertaking across these coastal Alaskan regions. This trip is best suited for travelers who prioritize the unique experience of marine transit over traditional highway driving.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
17 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
546.5 miles from Kodiak, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route features zero percent traditional highway driving, relying entirely on the Alaska Marine Highway system. Your journey is defined by maritime segments rather than pavement, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 334.5 miles between Whittier and Yakutat. Because you are navigating via vessel, the character of the trip is less about technical road handling and more about managing the pacing of ferry connections. The transition between these coastal points requires careful attention to the schedule, as you won't be dealing with the monotony of an interstate grind. It is a slow-paced, nautical voyage that demands patience as you traverse these rugged Alaskan waters.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat is the longest continuous segment at about 334.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 59h 49m, 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 early in the drive near Center Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 1093 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Marine Way East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 225.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Marine Way East
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
225.6 mi into trip
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~5h 31m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
304.7 mi into trip
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~10h 1m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
639.1 mi into trip
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~32h 1m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak | 225.4 mi | 5h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau | 144.3 mi | 7h 45m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay | 79.1 mi | 4h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg | 46.2 mi | 3h |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
— 334.5 mi, about 22h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak, AK and Wrangell, AK.
1
Start on Mill Bay Road
20 ft
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6 sec
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Mill Bay Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
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5 sec
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Marine Way East
4
Turn right
186 ft
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13 sec
5
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi
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5 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
6
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79 mi
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4 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
7
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
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22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
8
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
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17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
9
Continue
175 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
349 ft
·
25 sec
11
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
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7 hr 45 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
12
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46 mi
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3 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
13
Continue
398 ft
·
10 sec
14
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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2nd Street
15
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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Church Street
16
Turn left onto Bennett Street
307 ft
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10 sec
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Bennett Street
17
Turn right
89 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
When planning your departure, prioritize aligning your schedule with the specific ferry timetables for the Alaska Marine Highway segments to avoid long wait times. Since the trip spans 17 stops, keep your itinerary flexible and build in buffer time for potential weather-related delays common in this region. Budgeting for your $238 fuel cost is essential, but remember to also account for the separate costs of passenger and vehicle ferry fares. To manage the fatigue of a multi-day journey, plan to rest during the longer legs of the trip, such as the 334.5-mile stretch. Always check the status of the Whittier-Yakutat and Juneau-Yakutat lines before heading out, as these connections are the backbone of your successful arrival in Wrangell.
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 17 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 546.5 miles from Kodiak, AK, or about 25h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 334.5 miles.
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 5h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 546.5 miles or 25h 55m 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 273.3 miles or 8h 13m
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 56h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wrangell, 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 4-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 273 miles and 15 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 273 miles and 15 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 273 miles and 15 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Wrangell, AK
Aim for roughly 273 miles and 15 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Kodiak, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 17 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat for about 334.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 546.5 mi from Kodiak, AK · 25h 55m into the drive
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
721 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 Petersburg, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
273 mi · about 15h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 273 miles or 15 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
547 mi · about 29.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Juneau, AK after about 547 miles or 29.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
820 mi · about 44.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Petersburg, AK after about 820 miles or 44.9 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 546.5 miles from Kodiak, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 334.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 273 miles or 15 hours on the road.
Arriving in Wrangell, AK
The final approach into Wrangell, 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 Wrangell, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Wrangell, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$237.88 one way
$475.76 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
382 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $250.23 | $500.46 |
| premium | $6.02 | $259.14 | $518.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $242.83 | $485.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$238
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$578–$858
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 382.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $115 in charging · 4 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 327.9 | 4 | $114.76 | $52.46 |
| Efficient EV | 273.3 | 3 | $95.64 | $43.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 437.2 | 5 | $153.02 | $69.95 |
Gas CO2
382 kg
EV CO2
128 kg (66% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 4 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Wrangell, AK
Afternoon in Wrangell on Sunday
Local time
1:55 PM
AKDT
Current temp
39°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
2 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
59h 49m 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 Wrangell, AK covers 1093 miles and takes about 59h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak. 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 273 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 546.5 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 $237.88 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 17 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 10 significant decision points across 1093 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Marine Way East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 225.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Kodiak, AK to Wrangell, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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