How far is Kalifornsky, AK from Wasilla, AK?

The driving distance from Kalifornsky, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.19 mi
03h 41m
Flight
101.41 mi
163.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.19 mi
Kilometers
330.22 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Wed, Apr 29, 2:26 AM AKDT
Return by in Kalifornsky
Wed, Apr 29, 6:07 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalifornsky
2026-04-28T22:45
Arrive Wasilla
Wed, Apr 29, 2:26 AM AKDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalifornsky
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Girdwood
AK

City in United States of America

From Kalifornsky
102.5 mi
01h 50m
To Wasilla
102.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
35°F
Tonight

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 8:00 PM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalifornsky and Wasilla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalifornsky and Wasilla.

  1. 1

    Start on Kalifornsky Beach Road

    15.1 mi · 21 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sterling Highway

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Sterling Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalifornsky and Wasilla.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 43%
Sterling Highway
58.4 mi · 28%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 16%
Kalifornsky Beach Road
15.1 mi · 7%
East Parks Highway
8.01 mi · 4%
Ingra Street
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

88.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.8 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girdwood
01h 50m from Kalifornsky
Leave By
9:38 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kalifornsky and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wasilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalifornsky to Wasilla?

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Kalifornsky and 102.7 miles from Wasilla.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.8 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 9:38 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Kalifornsky and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalifornsky and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 101.41 mi (163.21 km).

Kalifornsky

#1 Kalifornsky

Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population7,850
Coordinates60.4183300, -151.2900000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Wasilla

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalifornsky Beach Road (-151.287366, 60.418129)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.41 L · about $35.85
Round trip
$71.69
14.48 gal · 54.82 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.85 $71.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.65 $77.29
Premium $5.57 $40.30 $80.60
Diesel $6.37 $46.09 $92.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalifornsky and Wasilla. The current time is 22:45:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.