How far is Ridgeway, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Ridgeway, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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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 Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway and Wasilla.
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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
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Ridgeway and Wasilla.
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
88.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Light Rain leaving Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 96.1 miles from Ridgeway and 96.3 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.62 one way or $67.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ridgeway and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeway and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 90.96 mi (146.38 km).
#1 Ridgeway
American city in Iowa
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 60.5319400, -151.0852800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.25 | $72.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.23 | $86.45 |
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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