Origin
Soldotna, AK
Afternoon in Soldotna on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
22°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK
Drive Time
11h 1m
Distance
232.6 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 52m
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6 AM
11h 2m
8 AM
11h 22m
10 AM
11h 9m
12 PM
11h 7m
3 PM
11h 10m
5 PM
11h 21m
8 PM
10h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soldotna, AK
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Kodiak, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 232.6 miles and takes about 11h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Sterling Highway, Homer Bypass Road, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.62 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
116.3 miles from Soldotna, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 11h 1m drive with frequent turns across 232.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sterling Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 11h 1m, 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 Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Spit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coast Guard Access | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marine Way East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldotna, AK and Kodiak, AK.
1
Start on the route
282 ft
·
27 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp right onto Sterling Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Sterling Highway
3
Continue on Homer Bypass Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Bypass Road
4
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on Ocean Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Drive
6
Continue on Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
7
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Coast Guard Access
8
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
9
Continue straight
187 ft
·
17 sec
10
Turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marine Way East
11
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
12
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mill Bay Road
13
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.3 miles from Soldotna, AK, or about 5h 30m 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 80 miles or 3h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.3 miles or 5h 30m 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 116.3 miles or 5h 30m
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 9h 2m
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 Soldotna, 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 Soldotna, AK
Aim for roughly 116 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 116 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Soldotna, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.3 mi from Soldotna, AK · 5h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
116 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
116 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 116 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.3 miles from Soldotna, 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 116 miles or 5.5 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 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.62 one way
$101.25 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $53.25 | $106.50 |
| premium | $6.02 | $55.15 | $110.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.68 | $103.35 |
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: 81.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.42 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.35 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.56 | $14.89 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Kodiak on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°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
15 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 1m 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 Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 232.6 miles and takes about 11h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sterling Highway, Homer Bypass Road, Lake Street. 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 116 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 116.3 miles from Soldotna, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.62 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 11h 1m, 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 Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Soldotna, AK to Kodiak, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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