How far is Anchorage, AK from Valdez, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Valdez, AK is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Valdez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Valdez.
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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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
146.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Highway
117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on East Egan Avenue
2134 ft · 38 sec · East Egan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pioneer Drive
661 ft · 20 sec · East Pioneer Drive
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Turn right
5 m · 1 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 Valdez.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Glenn Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
147 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow leaving Anchorage and Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Valdez?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Anchorage and 150.6 miles from Valdez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 181.6 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 $52.43 one way or $104.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow around Anchorage and Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Valdez. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.65 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 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valdez (-146.34833, 61.13083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.53 | $113.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.94 | $117.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.42 | $134.83 |
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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