Origin
Kodiak, AK
Night in Kodiak on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kodiak, AK to Haines, AK
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Drive Time
57h 36m
Distance
982.3 mi
1,581 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$213
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
56h 45m
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6 AM
57h 36m
8 AM
59h 20m
10 AM
58h 13m
12 PM
58h 2m
3 PM
58h 18m
5 PM
59h 15m
8 PM
57h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kodiak, AK
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Haines, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kodiak, AK to Haines, AK covers 982.3 miles and takes about 57h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 334.5 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat. At current regular gas prices, budget about $212.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
16 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
491.1 miles from Kodiak, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 982.3 miles and 57h 36m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat and Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 57h 36m, 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 9 significant decision points across 982.3 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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 - Whittier-Chenega Bay | 79.1 mi | 4h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines | 76.4 mi | 8h 29m |
| Lutak Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.1 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 Haines, AK.
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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
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76 mi
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8 hr 29 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
10
Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
328 ft
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6 sec
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Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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this road
12
Merge onto Lutak Road
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Lutak Road
13
Continue on 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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2nd Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dalton Street
49 ft
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2 sec
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Dalton Street
15
Arrive at destination
Dalton Street
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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 16 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 491.1 miles from Kodiak, AK, or about 22h 17m 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 216 miles or 5h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 491.1 miles or 22h 17m 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 245.6 miles or 6h 39m
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 51h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haines, 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 246 miles and 14.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 14.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 14.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Haines, AK
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 14.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 216 miles from Kodiak, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 16 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 491.1 mi from Kodiak, AK · 22h 17m into the drive
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
648 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 Skagway, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
246 mi · about 14.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 246 miles or 14.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
491 mi · about 28.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Juneau, AK after about 491 miles or 28.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
737 mi · about 43.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Skagway, AK after about 737 miles or 43.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 216 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 491.1 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 246 miles or 14.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Haines, AK
The final approach into Haines, 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 Haines, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Haines, 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
$212.90 one way
$425.79 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
344 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $223.88 | $447.76 |
| premium | $5.98 | $231.27 | $462.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $216.88 | $433.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$213
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$553–$833
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 343.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $103 in charging · 3 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 294.7 | 3 | $103.14 | $47.15 |
| Efficient EV | 245.6 | 2 | $85.95 | $39.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 392.9 | 4 | $137.52 | $62.87 |
Gas CO2
344 kg
EV CO2
115 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Haines, AK
Night in Haines on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
AKDT
Current temp
76°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
33 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
57h 36m 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 Haines, AK covers 982.3 miles and takes about 57h 36m 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 246 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 491.1 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 $212.90 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 16 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 9 significant decision points across 982.3 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 Haines, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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