How far is Anchorage, AK from Prudhoe Bay, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Prudhoe Bay, AK is about 858.9 miles (1382.2 km), with a travel time of about 23h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 625.9 miles (1007.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 23h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay.
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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
299.8 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1078 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Geist Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Continue on Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Turn left onto Steese Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Steese Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spine Road
3 mi · 7 min · Spine Road
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
936 ft · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Continue on Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Anchorage and Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow near Prudhoe Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay?
The road trip is about 858.9 miles (1382.2 km) and usually takes 23h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 428.1 miles from Anchorage and 430.8 miles from Prudhoe Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 625.9 miles (1007.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 233 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 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $151.00 one way or $302.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 269.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Anchorage and Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow near Prudhoe Bay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay. Straight-line distance: 625.93 mi (1007.34 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 Prudhoe Bay
This remote Alaskan outpost, situated at an elevation of 46 feet in the North Slope Borough, is a key industrial center on the Arctic coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 70.2552800, -148.3372200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prudhoe Bay (-148.33722, 70.25528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 42m |
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 | $4.98 | $151.00 | $302.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $158.55 | $317.10 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $165.13 | $330.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $199.14 | $398.27 |
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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