How far is Anchorage, AK from Healy, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Healy, AK is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Healy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Healy.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Post Road
663 ft · 21 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
3113 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Commercial Drive
867 ft · 23 sec · Commercial Drive
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Turn right onto Reeve Boulevard
715 ft · 22 sec · Reeve Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1842 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
195.1 mi · 3 hr 55 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn right onto Healy Spur Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Healy Spur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Healy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
195 mi · 03h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Anchorage and Chance Light Snow near Healy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Healy?
The road trip is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Anchorage and 126.6 miles from Healy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.11 one way or $88.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Anchorage and Chance Light Snow near Healy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Healy. Straight-line distance: 184.74 mi (297.31 km).
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Healy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 63.8569400, -148.9661100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Healy (-148.96611, 63.85694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.56 | $95.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.59 | $99.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.72 | $113.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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