How far is Anchorage, AK from Wrangell, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Wrangell, AK is about 848.9 miles (1366.2 km), with a travel time of about 51h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 704 miles (1133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 23m 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 51h 11m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Wrangell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Wrangell.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Gambell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Continue straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46.2 mi · 3 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
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Continue straight
121 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
1115 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Church Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 10 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Wrangell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
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 Light Rain Likely near Wrangell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Wrangell?
The road trip is about 848.9 miles (1366.2 km) and usually takes 51h 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 423.2 miles from Anchorage and 425.7 miles from Wrangell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 704 miles (1133 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.9 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 $148.33 one way or $296.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 266.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow around Anchorage and Light Rain Likely near Wrangell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Wrangell. Straight-line distance: 704.04 mi (1133.04 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 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrangell (-132.37667, 56.47083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 35m |
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 | $148.33 | $296.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $159.93 | $319.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $166.76 | $333.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $190.73 | $381.45 |
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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