How far is College, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from College, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College and Wasilla.
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Start on College Road
1632 ft · 42 sec · College Road
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2081 ft · 43 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on Tanana Loop
2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive
43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
5 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 College and Wasilla.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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 Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving College 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 College to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from College and 156.8 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232 miles (373.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.6 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.61 one way or $109.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around College and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 232.01 mi (373.39 km).
#1 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: AK 3 (-149.441488, 61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $54.61 | $109.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $58.88 | $117.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $61.39 | $122.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $70.22 | $140.43 |
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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