Traveling from Anchor Point to Kodiak spans 173 miles and requires roughly 9 hours and 37 minutes of travel time. Because of the duration, you should plan for a two-day trip to ensure you aren't rushing through the segments. Your journey will take you along the Sterling Highway, Homer Bypass Road, and Lake Street. Budget approximately $38 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Alaska locations. This is not a quick sprint, so treat it as a deliberate journey rather than a simple commute between points.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from Anchor Point, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi
9h
Sterling Highway
15.2 mi
22m
Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi
8m
Homer Bypass Road
0.9 mi
2m
Ocean Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Lake Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
1m
Center Street
0.1 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 Anchor Point, AK and Kodiak, AK.
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Start on Bates Avenue
280 ft·18 sec·Bates Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto AK 1
15 mi·22 min·Sterling Highway
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Continue on AK 1
0.9 mi·2 min·Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on AK 1
0.4 mi·54 sec·Lake Street
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Continue on AK 1
0.5 mi·1 min·Ocean Drive
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Continue on AK 1
4.3 mi·8 min·Homer Spit Road
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi·1 min·Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi·9 hr·Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Continue
186 ft·17 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft·6 sec·Marine Way East
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Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Center Street
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Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
20 ft·0 sec·Mill Bay Road
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Arrive at destination
Mill Bay Road
Trip Plan
Since this route involves two recommended stops, use them to break up the nearly ten-hour travel time effectively. Given the nature of these local roads, start your day early to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the more technical sections. Prioritize your $38 fuel budget early in the trip, as service availability may vary once you leave the main highway corridors. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't hesitate to adjust your pace if weather or road conditions dictate a slower approach.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.5 miles from Anchor Point, AK, or about 4h 28m 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 38 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 4h 28m 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 86.5 miles or 4h 28m
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 7h 46m
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 Anchor Point, 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 Anchor Point, AK
Aim for roughly 87 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 87 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Anchor Point, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 173 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AK 1 / Sterling Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Navigation decision point
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21.6 mi into trip|~36m in|Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
Navigation decision point
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172.9 mi into trip|~9h 37m in|Marine Way East
Turn left onto Marine Way East
Navigation decision point
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172.9 mi into trip|~9h 37m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
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173 mi into trip|~9h 37m in|Mill Bay Road
Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.49 one way
$74.99 round trip
$5.51/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.79
$39.43
$78.86
premium
$5.98
$40.73
$81.46
diesel
$5.61
$38.20
$76.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$167–$277
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.9
0
$18.17
$8.30
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.14
$6.92
EV Truck/SUV
69.2
0
$24.22
$11.07
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anchor Point, AK
Evening
in Anchor Point on Saturday
Local time
6:48 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kodiak, AK
Evening
in Kodiak on Saturday
Local time
6:48 PM
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
6 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
9h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will need to remain alert as the road configuration changes frequently. Driving this path feels more like a technical, localized navigation exercise than a cruise down a major arterial highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.3 mi on Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AK 1 / Sterling Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry): Navigation decision point; at 172.9 miles (Marine Way East): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
780 ft0 ft
Total Climb
647 ft
Total Descent
780 ft
Highest Point
780 ft
~12.4 mi in
Elevation Range
780 ft
Notable High Points
780 ft at ~12.4 miles+647 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.3 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 87 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kodiak, AK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry): Navigation decision point; at 172.9 miles (Marine Way East): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kodiak, AK before the return drive.
