Drive Time
20h 48m
Distance
696.5 mi
1,121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$152
one way
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Tok, AK to Kodiak, AK covers 696.5 miles and takes about 20h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Center Street, Tok Cutoff, Richardson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $151.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
5 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
348.2 miles from Tok, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10h 24m into the drive .
At 696.5 miles and 20h 48m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Center Street and Tok Cutoff.
At 20h 48m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 696.5 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tok, AK to Kodiak, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tok Cutoff | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richardson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gambell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tok, AK and Kodiak, AK.
Start on East Slana Avenue
Turn left onto Center Street
Continue on Tok Cutoff
At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
Turn right onto Glenn Highway
Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
Continue on East 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Gambell Street
Continue on Seward Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
Continue straight
Turn left onto Marine Way East
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
Arrive at your 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 153 miles or 4h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 348.2 miles or 10h 24m 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 232.2 miles or 6h 56m
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 19h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kodiak, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tok, 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tok, AK
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 348.2 mi from Tok, AK · 10h 24m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
230 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
460 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 Anchorage, AKNight 1
232 mi · about 6.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Palmer, AK after about 232 miles or 6.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
464 mi · about 13.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 464 miles or 13.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 153 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 348.2 miles from Tok, 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 232 miles or 6.9 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$151.58 one way
$303.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $159.45 | $318.91 |
| premium | $6.02 | $165.13 | $330.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $154.74 | $309.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$152
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$387–$582
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 243.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $73 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 209 | 2 | $73.13 | $33.43 |
| Efficient EV | 174.1 | 1 | $60.94 | $27.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 278.6 | 3 | $97.51 | $44.58 |
Gas CO2
244 kg
EV CO2
81 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Tok on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Kodiak on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
27°F
Palmer, AK
230 mi in
30°F
Anchorage, AK
460 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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