How far is Ridgeway, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Ridgeway, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeway and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway and Anchorage.
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Start on the route
99 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Avenue
849 ft · 41 sec · Churchill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Sterling Highway
57.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Ridgeway and Anchorage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.3 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Ridgeway and Light Rain Likely near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeway to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Ridgeway and 75.8 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.44 one way or $52.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ridgeway and Light Rain Likely near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeway and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 61.93 mi (99.66 km).
#1 Ridgeway
American city in Iowa
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 60.5319400, -151.0852800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
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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