How far is Sand Point, AK from Wasilla, AK?

The driving distance from Sand Point, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 879.4 miles (1415.3 km), with a travel time of about 28h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 586.6 miles (944 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 57h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
879.43 mi
28h 54m
Flight
586.59 mi
944.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
586.59 mi
Kilometers
944.02 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
879.43 mi
Kilometers
1415.3 km
Drive Time
28h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Mon, Apr 20, 8:24 AM AKDT
Return by in Sand Point
Tue, Apr 21, 1:19 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Point
2026-04-19T03:30
Arrive Wasilla
Mon, Apr 20, 8:24 AM AKDT
Route Timing
28h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:24 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:12 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sand Point
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ouzinkie
AK

City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States

From Sand Point
417.8 mi
14h 27m
To Wasilla
461.6 mi
14h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sand Point and Wasilla.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    732 ft · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boat Harbor Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Boat Harbor Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Boat Harbor Road

    1112 ft · 55 sec · Boat Harbor Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

    142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 33%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 26%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 16%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 9%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 5%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

288 mi · 06h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
28h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
57h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+292.8 mi
586.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ouzinkie
14h 27m from Sand Point
Leave By
2:12 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Sand Point and Chance Light Snow near Wasilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sand Point to Wasilla?

The road trip is about 879.4 miles (1415.3 km) and usually takes 28h 54m 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?

Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 417.8 miles from Sand Point and 461.6 miles from Wasilla.

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

The direct path is about 586.6 miles (944 km), while the road route adds roughly 292.8 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 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 $153.63 one way or $307.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 275.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Sand Point and Chance Light Snow near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Point and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 586.59 mi (944.02 km).

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#1 Sand Point

City in Alaska, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates55.3365500, -160.4988000
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Wasilla

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: (-160.498811, 55.336514)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)29h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
31.03 gal
117.47 L · about $153.63
Round trip
$307.26
62.06 gal · 234.94 L
Estimated CO2
275.8 kg one way
Round trip: 551.5 kg / 1216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $153.63 $307.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $165.64 $331.28
Premium $5.57 $172.71 $345.43
Diesel $6.37 $197.54 $395.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sand Point and Wasilla. The current time is 03:30:21.

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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.