Cordova, AK Road Trips
Cordova, AK serves as a quiet starting point in Alaska, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 403 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Cordova, AK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
867.6 mi
Sitka, AK
Quickest Drive
9h
Palmer, AK
Plan Around Cordova, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cordova, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cordova, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cordova, AK
Driving from Cordova, AK
The typical drive from Cordova, AK covers about 403 miles and takes around 20h 24m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 868 miles (55h 30m), while the shortest is just 211 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cordova, AK include Sitka, AK (867.6 mi, 55h 30m), Kodiak, AK (414.4 mi, 16h 48m), Homer, AK (293.8 mi, 11h 6m), Kenai, AK (230 mi, 9h 37m), and Palmer, AK (211 mi, 9h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 403-mile trip from Cordova, AK, budget about $79 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cordova, AK and 1 routes heading into Cordova, AK, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 211 to 868 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cordova, AK covers 868 miles and takes approximately 55h 30m. Shorter options start at just 211 miles.
The average route from Cordova, AK runs about 403 miles with a drive time of roughly 20h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 403-mile trip from Cordova, AK costs roughly $79 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cordova, AK include Sitka, AK, Kodiak, AK, Homer, AK and Kenai, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cordova, AK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,405
Median Income
$88,538
Median Home Value
$384,500
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cordova, AK at a Glance
Founded
1884
Elevation
82 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from Cordova, AK
A sampling of people born in Cordova, AK.
Marie Smith Jones
1918–2008
last speaker of the Eyak language (1918–2008)
City data from Wikidata (Q79607), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cordova, AK
Cordova is a town in Southcentral Alaska.
Daylight hours run from 9:50AM - 3:30PM in the winter, and 4:15AM - 11:15PM in the summer. Typical summer temperatures are around 62 °F (17 °C) during the dayand 49 °F (9 °C) at night. Some summer days occasionally see temperatures higher at around 69 °F (21 °C) with lows around 54 °F (12 °C).
Reluctant Fisherman Inn, 407 Railroad Ave, ☏ +1 907 424-3272.
There are no roads into or out of Cordova and no railway either, for that matter. Thus your options of getting in are either boat or plane. The Alaska Marine Highway has a stop in Cordova 1 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV IATA). Alaska Airlines serves the city from Anchorage, Juneau, Seattle/Tacoma Airport and Yakutat, a place in the panhandle with no overland access to elsewhere. Ravn Alaska ceased its flights from Anchorage in April 2020 due to coronavirus. You should try to contact your travel agency, or contact the airline. (updated Apr 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Cordova (Alaska) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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