How far is Council, AK from Brevig Mission, AK?
The driving distance from Council, AK to Brevig Mission, AK is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
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.
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Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council and Brevig Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council and Brevig Mission.
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Start on the route
72 m · 16 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Camp Bendeleben Road
725 ft · 34 sec · Camp Bendeleben Road
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Turn left onto Nome-Council Road
58.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Nome-Council Road
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Continue on Nome-Council Road
13.7 mi · 33 min · Nome-Council Road
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Turn right onto Greg Kruschek Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Greg Kruschek Avenue
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Continue on Little Creek Road
1672 ft · 48 sec · Little Creek Road
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Turn right onto Nome-Teller Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Nome-Teller Highway
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Continue on Nome-Teller Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nome-Teller Road
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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 Front Avenue
2791 ft · 1 min · Front Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Avenue
126 m · 18 sec · Front Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grantley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council and Brevig Mission.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bob Blodgett Highway
Continue on Bob Blodgett Highway
65.7 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Cloudy leaving Council and Chance Light Snow near Brevig Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council to Brevig Mission?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?
Nome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Council and 71.5 miles from Brevig Mission.
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 56.3 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 7:30 AM AKST. 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 $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Council and Chance Light Snow near Brevig Mission.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council and Brevig Mission. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Brevig Mission
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
| Population | 396 |
| Coordinates | 65.3333500, -166.4892400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantley Avenue (-166.363604, 65.265878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $24.23 | $48.45 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
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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