Drive Time
11h 25m
Distance
365.3 mi
588 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
Photo: John De Leon
The drive from Kodiak, AK to Anchorage, AK covers 365.3 miles and takes about 11h 25m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay, Seward Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 225.4 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.6 miles from Kodiak, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 11h 25m drive with frequent turns across 365.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
109 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
102 ft
~365.3 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 365.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak | 225.4 mi | 5h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay | 79.1 mi | 4h 30m |
| Seward Highway | 46.9 mi | 58m |
| Portage Glacier Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Portage Glacier Highway | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| West Camp Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| A Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 9th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kodiak, AK and Anchorage, AK.
Start on Mill Bay Road
Turn left onto Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
Turn right
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Continue
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
Continue on West Camp Road
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
Continue on FFH 35
Turn right onto AK 1
Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
Turn right onto A Street
Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
Turn right onto I Street
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.6 miles or 4h 28m 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 182.6 miles or 4h 28m
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 10h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anchorage, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kodiak, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-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 183 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Anchorage, AK
Aim for roughly 183 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.6 mi from Kodiak, AK · 4h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
183 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 Girdwood, AKNight 1
183 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 183 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 182.6 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 - Chenega Bay-Kodiak if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 183 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
The final approach into Anchorage, 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 Anchorage, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anchorage, 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.
Regular Gas
$79.50 one way
$159.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $83.63 | $167.26 |
| premium | $6.02 | $86.61 | $173.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.16 | $162.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.6 | 1 | $38.36 | $17.53 |
| Efficient EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.96 | $14.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.1 | 1 | $51.14 | $23.38 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Kodiak on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Anchorage on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
29°F
Girdwood, AK
183 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.
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
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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