Getting to Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park sits in AK, United States, with Seward the nearest town of any size — about 14.6 mi (23.5 km) out, or roughly 37 min of driving.
Drive times from Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park sits close enough to Lake Clark National Park and Katmai National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Clark National Park | 148 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Katmai National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Seward | 14.6 mi (23.5 km) | 37 min |
| Bear Creek | 19 mi (30.6 km) | 45 min |
| Sterling | 57.3 mi (92.2 km) | 1 hr 48 min |
| Fritz Creek | 58.5 mi (94.2 km) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Soldotna | 62.3 mi (100 km) | 1 hr 55 min |
| Kalifornsky | 66 mi (106 km) | 2 hr 1 min |
| Homer | 68.8 mi (111 km) | 2 hr 5 min |
| Kenai | 70.5 mi (113 km) | 2 hr 7 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Kenai Fjords National Park?
Seward, about 14.6 mi (23.5 km) away — roughly 37 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Kenai Fjords National Park?
The practical bases are Seward, Bear Creek, and Sterling — all within a reasonable drive of the park.