Origin
Ridgeway, AK
Late night in Ridgeway on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
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Trip from Ridgeway, AK to Kodiak, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 8m
Distance
236.1 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 59m
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6 AM
11h 9m
8 AM
11h 29m
10 AM
11h 16m
12 PM
11h 14m
3 PM
11h 17m
5 PM
11h 28m
8 PM
11h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeway, AK
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Kodiak, AK
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Trip Overview
This 236.1-mile journey from Ridgeway, AK, to Kodiak, AK, will take approximately 11 hours and 8 minutes to complete, and is best enjoyed over two days. The primary routes include the Sterling Highway and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Homer to Kodiak. With a fuel cost estimated at $51, this trip involves a significant ferry segment, meaning you’ll be trading driving time for scenic water travel. Given the duration and the ferry component, planning for an overnight stay is highly recommended to fully experience the transition between these two Alaskan locations. You'll encounter three recommended stops along the way, making it a manageable, albeit long, adventure.
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
118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a turn-heavy local experience, with no highway driving percentage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 151.3 miles on the Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry. This means much of your journey will involve navigating local roads and enjoying the unique experience of traveling by sea. Expect a varied experience, shifting from paved highway driving on the Sterling Highway to the immersive, slower pace of the ferry. This route is less about high-speed travel and more about the journey itself.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry is the longest continuous segment at about 151.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Churchill Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (Churchill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kenai Spur Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Churchill Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Churchill Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Kenai Spur Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Turn right onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Navigation decision point
5
236 mi into trip
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~11h 8m in
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Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
236.1 mi into trip
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~11h 8m in
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Mill Bay Road
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry | 151.3 mi | 9h |
| Sterling Highway | 74.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| Homer Spit Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Kenai Spur Highway | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Homer Bypass Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ocean Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Churchill Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
— 151.3 mi, about 9h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway, AK and Kodiak, AK.
1
Start on this road
326 ft
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28 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Churchill Avenue
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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Churchill Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Kenai Spur Highway
4
Turn right onto AK 1
75 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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Sterling Highway
5
Continue on AK 1
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Homer Bypass Road
6
Continue on AK 1
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Lake Street
7
Continue on AK 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ocean Drive
8
Continue on AK 1
4.3 mi
·
8 min
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Homer Spit Road
9
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Coast Guard Access
10
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
11
Continue
186 ft
·
17 sec
12
Turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
6 sec
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Marine Way East
13
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Center Street
14
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
20 ft
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0 sec
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Mill Bay Road
15
Arrive at destination
Mill Bay Road
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour duration and the ferry component, it's wise to break this trip into two days. Aim to depart Ridgeway early to allow ample time to reach Homer for the ferry. The longest stretch is the ferry itself, so plan your meals and rest around its schedule. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, budget accordingly. A specific tip for this route: ensure you book your ferry passage well in advance, especially during peak season, as space can be limited and sell out quickly. This will prevent any unexpected delays or changes to your itinerary.
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.3 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 52 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 4h 7m 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 118.1 miles or 4h 7m
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 8h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kodiak, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ridgeway, 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 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ridgeway, AK
Aim for roughly 118 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 118 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Ridgeway, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry for about 151.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Ridgeway, AK · 4h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
118 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 Anchor Point, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
118 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 118 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 118 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kodiak, AK
The final approach into Kodiak, 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 Kodiak, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kodiak, 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
$51.17 one way
$102.34 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $53.81 | $107.62 |
| premium | $5.98 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$181–$291
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Kodiak, AK
Late night in Kodiak on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
AKDT
Current temp
43°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
17 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
11h 8m 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 Ridgeway, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 236.1 miles and takes about 11h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry, Sterling Highway, Homer Spit Road. 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 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 118 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.17 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Churchill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kenai Spur Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ridgeway, AK to Kodiak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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