How far is Cordova, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Wasilla.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Turn left
158 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
108.6 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 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 Cordova and Wasilla.
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-Cordova
Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
109 mi · 06h 45m
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.
Light Rain leaving Cordova 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 Cordova to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Cordova and 246.4 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 209.4 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 $61.44 one way or $122.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Cordova and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 142.45 mi (229.25 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $61.44 | $122.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.24 | $132.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.07 | $138.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $79.00 | $158.00 |
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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