How far is Anchorage, AK from Tok, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Tok, AK is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.11 mi
06h 39m
Flight
265.91 mi
427.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.91 mi
Kilometers
427.94 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.11 mi
Kilometers
513.55 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tok
Mon, May 25, 4:45 AM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Mon, May 25, 11:25 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-05-24T22:06
Arrive Tok
Mon, May 25, 4:45 AM AKDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Valdez
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchorage
159.1 mi
03h 19m
To Tok
160.1 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Tok.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Tok.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Post Road

    663 ft · 21 sec · Post Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    3113 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Commercial Drive

    867 ft · 23 sec · Commercial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reeve Boulevard

    715 ft · 22 sec · Reeve Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1842 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tok Cutoff

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Tok.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 56%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 38%
Richardson Highway
14 mi · 4%
West 4th Avenue
1.27 mi
East 3rd Avenue
0.59 mi
East 5th Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

147 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdez
03h 19m from Anchorage
Leave By
10:42 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anchorage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Tok?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Anchorage and 160.1 miles from Tok.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 $55.75 one way or $111.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anchorage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Tok. Straight-line distance: 265.91 mi (427.94 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Tok

#2 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.62 L · about $55.75
Round trip
$111.50
22.52 gal · 85.24 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.75 $111.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $60.11 $120.21
Premium $5.57 $62.67 $125.35
Diesel $6.37 $71.68 $143.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Tok. The current time is 22:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.