How far is Brevig Mission, AK from Council, AK?
The driving distance from Brevig Mission, AK to Council, AK is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brevig Mission and Council.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brevig Mission and Council.
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Start on Grantley Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Grantley Avenue
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Continue on Front Avenue
3125 ft · 2 min · Front Avenue
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Continue on Bob Blodgett Highway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Bob Blodgett Highway
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Continue on Nome-Teller Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nome-Teller Road
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Continue on Nome-Teller Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Nome-Teller Highway
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Turn left onto Little Creek Road
1672 ft · 46 sec · Little Creek Road
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Continue on Greg Kruschek Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Greg Kruschek Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nome-Council Road
72.1 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Nome-Council Road
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Turn right onto Camp Bendeleben Road
725 ft · 39 sec · Camp Bendeleben Road
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Turn sharp left
72 m · 10 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 Brevig Mission and Council.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nome-Council Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nome-Council Road
72.1 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Snow leaving Brevig Mission and Cloudy near Council.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brevig Mission to Council?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Brevig Mission and 72.5 miles from Council.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 8:00 AM AKST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM AKST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Brevig Mission and Cloudy near Council.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brevig Mission and Council. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).
#1 Brevig Mission
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
| Population | 396 |
| Coordinates | 65.3333500, -166.4892400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Council
This small community is situated on the east bank of the Niukluk River, 7 miles upstream from Norton Bay.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 64.8950000, -163.6763900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Council (-163.67639, 64.895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.64 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $32.57 | $65.14 |
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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