Origin
Kodiak, AK
Late night in Kodiak on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 AM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kodiak, AK to Kalifornsky, AK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 51m
Distance
226 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 41m
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6 AM
10h 51m
8 AM
11h 11m
10 AM
10h 58m
12 PM
10h 56m
3 PM
10h 59m
5 PM
11h 10m
8 PM
10h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kodiak, AK
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Kalifornsky, AK
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Trip Overview
Kodiak to Kalifornsky is 226 miles and takes about 10 hours and 51 minutes via Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry and Sterling Highway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the island community of Kodiak across the water to the Kenai Peninsula. Since the longest stretch is on the ferry, you'll have plenty of opportunities to break up the driving on land. Expect mostly surface roads once you disembark, making for a more relaxed pace across Alaska. This is a solid two-day adventure if you prefer to take your time.
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
113 miles from Kodiak, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry | 151.3 mi | 9h |
| Sterling Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 26m |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| 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 | 0.1 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 Kodiak, AK and Kalifornsky, AK.
1
Start on Mill Bay Road
20 ft
·
6 sec
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Mill Bay Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
89 ft
·
5 sec
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Marine Way East
4
Turn right
186 ft
·
14 sec
5
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi
·
9 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
6
Turn right onto Ferry Access
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ferry Access
7
Continue on Coast Guard Access
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
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Coast Guard Access
8
Turn right onto AK 1
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
9
Continue on AK 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Drive
10
Continue on AK 1
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Street
11
Turn straight onto AK 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Bypass Road
12
Continue on AK 1
61 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Sterling Highway
13
Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
14
Arrive at destination
Kalifornsky Beach Road
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour, 51-minute duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Kodiak in the morning to catch your ferry and arrive on the Kenai Peninsula with ample daylight. Plan for your first overnight stop on the Kenai Peninsula, perhaps in Homer or a nearby town, to break up the land driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer ferry segment, as fuel stops can be infrequent once you are on land. The estimated fuel cost is around $49.
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 113 miles from Kodiak, AK, or about 6h 43m 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 50 miles or 2h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113 miles or 6h 43m 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 113 miles or 6h 43m
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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kalifornsky, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kodiak, 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 Kodiak, AK
Aim for roughly 113 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kalifornsky, AK
Aim for roughly 113 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Kodiak, 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
113 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
113 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 113 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113 miles from Kodiak, 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 113 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 151.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Marine Way East
At end of road, turn left onto Marine Way East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
151.4 mi into trip
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~9h in
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Ferry Access
Turn right onto Ferry Access
Navigation decision point
3
151.6 mi into trip
|
~9h 2m in
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AK 1 / Homer Spit Road
Turn right onto AK 1 / Homer Spit Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.98 one way
$97.96 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| premium | $5.98 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.90 | $99.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$179–$289
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.64 | $14.46 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Kalifornsky, AK
Late night in Kalifornsky on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 AM
AKDT
Current temp
38°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
1 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
10h 51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 0% highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 226 miles. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is the 151.3-mile stretch on the Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry. Once you reach land, the Sterling Highway and Kalifornsky Beach Road will guide you the rest of the way. Be prepared for a predominantly rural cruising experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
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 226 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Marine Way East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
698 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
883 ft
Total Descent
849 ft
Highest Point
698 ft
~161.4 mi in
Elevation Range
698 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kodiak, AK
Full guide →Kodiak Island is in southwestern Alaska, in the Gulf of Alaska, 250 miles south of Anchorage. It is Alaska's largest island and second largest in the US, after the Big Island in Hawaii. The City of Kodiak is situated on the east shore of Kodiak Island.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 51m 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 113 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kalifornsky, 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 3 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Marine Way East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kalifornsky, AK before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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