Trip from Ridgeway, AK to Kodiak, AK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 8m

Distance

236.1 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

10h 59m ★

6 AM

11h 9m

8 AM

11h 29m

10 AM

11h 16m

12 PM

11h 14m

3 PM

11h 17m

5 PM

11h 28m

8 PM

11h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 236.1-mile journey from Ridgeway, AK, to Kodiak, AK, will take approximately 11 hours and 8 minutes to complete, and is best enjoyed over two days. The primary routes include the Sterling Highway and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Homer to Kodiak. With a fuel cost estimated at $51, this trip involves a significant ferry segment, meaning you’ll be trading driving time for scenic water travel. Given the duration and the ferry component, planning for an overnight stay is highly recommended to fully experience the transition between these two Alaskan locations. You'll encounter three recommended stops along the way, making it a manageable, albeit long, adventure.

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

118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry	151.3 mi	9h
Sterling Highway	74.7 mi	1h 46m
Homer Spit Road	4.3 mi	8m
Kenai Spur Highway	3.4 mi	6m
Homer Bypass Road	0.9 mi	2m
Ocean Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Lake Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Churchill Avenue	0.2 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 Ridgeway, AK and Kodiak, AK.

Start on this road

326 ft · 28 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left onto Churchill Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Churchill Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway

3.4 mi · 6 min · Kenai Spur Highway

Turn right onto AK 1

75 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Sterling Highway

Continue on AK 1

0.9 mi · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road

Continue on AK 1

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Lake Street

Continue on AK 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ocean Drive

Continue on AK 1

4.3 mi · 8 min · Homer Spit Road

Turn left onto Coast Guard Access

0.2 mi · 1 min · Coast Guard Access

Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

151 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

Continue

186 ft · 17 sec

Turn left onto Marine Way East

89 ft · 6 sec · Marine Way East

Turn right onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

20 ft · 0 sec · Mill Bay Road

Arrive at destination

Mill Bay Road

Trip Plan

Given the 11-hour duration and the ferry component, it's wise to break this trip into two days. Aim to depart Ridgeway early to allow ample time to reach Homer for the ferry. The longest stretch is the ferry itself, so plan your meals and rest around its schedule. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, budget accordingly. A specific tip for this route: ensure you book your ferry passage well in advance, especially during peak season, as space can be limited and sell out quickly. This will prevent any unexpected delays or changes to your itinerary.

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 118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK, or about 4h 7m 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 52 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.1 miles or 4h 7m 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 118.1 miles or 4h 7m

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 8h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kodiak, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ridgeway, 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 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ridgeway, AK

Aim for roughly 118 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Kodiak, AK

Aim for roughly 118 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Ridgeway, 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.

census-designated place in Alaska, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Anchor Point, AK

118 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, AK

Overnight Options

Night 1

Anchor Point, AK

118 mi · about 5.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Anchor Point, AK after about 118 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Anchor Point, AK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homer, AK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Ridgeway, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 118 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kodiak, Alaska

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19074868844

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Tony's Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kodiak, Alaska

0.1 mi

Kodiak Hana Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kodiak, Alaska

0.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Harborside Coffee & Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kodiak, Alaska

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+19074865862

Visit website

The Islander Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kodiak, Alaska

0.1 mi

Bearfoot Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kodiak, Alaska

0.1 mi

Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19074868844

Visit website

Tony's Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route Moderately

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 2 pm–2 am

+19074869489

Visit website

Kodiak Hana Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19074811088

Visit website

ANKO

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19075120511

Visit website

The Chart Room Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Homer, Alaska

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19072350406

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Aquamarine RESTAURANT

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19074862999

Visit website

Nuniaq

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19074811660

Visit website

Caboose Bar B Que

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+19079425571

Visit website

Harborside Coffee & Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+19074865862

Visit website

The Islander Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19079427560

Visit website

Bearfoot Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19075126836

Visit website

Bean and Bloom Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19075125442

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Homer, Alaska

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Soldotna, Alaska

+18668167584

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Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Soldotna, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19073982931

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Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Soldotna, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Kodiak, Alaska

Visit website

The Mecca Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: Closed

+19074863364

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Island Seafoods

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Kodiak, Alaska

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18883558575

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Galley Gourmet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kodiak, Alaska

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 236.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Churchill Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Churchill Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Kenai Spur Highway

At end of road, turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway

Navigation decision point

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | AK 1 / Sterling Highway

Turn right onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway

Navigation decision point

236 mi into trip | ~11h 8m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

236.1 mi into trip | ~11h 8m in | Mill Bay Road

Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.17 one way

$102.34 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$53.81	$107.62
premium	$5.98	$55.59	$111.17
diesel	$5.61	$52.13	$104.26

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: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.8	0	$24.79	$11.33
Efficient EV	59	0	$20.66	$9.44
EV Truck/SUV	94.4	1	$33.05	$15.11

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Ridgeway, AK

Late night in Ridgeway on Tuesday

Local time

2:14 AM

AKDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kodiak, AK

Late night in Kodiak on Tuesday

Local time

2:14 AM

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

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

11h 8m 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?

The character of this drive is a turn-heavy local experience, with no highway driving percentage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 151.3 miles on the Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry. This means much of your journey will involve navigating local roads and enjoying the unique experience of traveling by sea. Expect a varied experience, shifting from paved highway driving on the Sterling Highway to the immersive, slower pace of the ferry. This route is less about high-speed travel and more about the journey itself.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

15 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Churchill Avenue.

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 236.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (Churchill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kenai Spur Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving 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

11h 8m 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 118 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 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 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.3 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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Ridgeway, AK to Kodiak, AK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant

Harborside Coffee & Goods

Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant

Tony's Bar

Kodiak Hana Restaurant

ANKO

The Chart Room Restaurant

Aquamarine RESTAURANT

Nuniaq

Caboose Bar B Que

Harborside Coffee & Goods

The Islander Bookshop

Bearfoot Bakery

Bean and Bloom Coffeehouse

Near Island Coffee

Harborside Wheel Watch

Harborside Fly-by Coffee

Coho Coffee

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Seldovia Fuel & Lube, Inc.

Alutiiq Museum

Double Shovel Cider Kodiak

Village Bar

B & B Bar

Kodiak Marketplace

The Mecca Lounge

Island Seafoods

Galley Gourmet

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ridgeway, AK

Kodiak, AK

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

11h 8m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Kodiak, AK

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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