How far is Bear Creek, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Bear Creek, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Creek and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and Wasilla.
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Start on Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 45 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Turn left onto Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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Continue on Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 56 sec · Excaliber Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 29 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Nash Road
75 m · 8 sec · Nash Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
121.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 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
8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Creek and Wasilla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Turn right onto Seward Highway
122 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Bear Creek and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Bear Creek and 83.4 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Bear Creek and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.55 km).
#1 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
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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