How far is Sterling, AK from Wasilla, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Wasilla is 84.6 miles (136.15 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Wasilla, AK is 84.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sterling to Wasilla with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Wasilla, Alaska is: 177.74 miles (286.05 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Wasilla will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Sterling
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°32'14"N 150°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 60.5372200 |
| Longitude | -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11099 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°34'51"N 149°26'29"W |
| Latitude | 61.5809000 |
| Longitude | -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wasilla: Main Street (-149.441488,61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Wasilla
The distance between Sterling and Wasilla is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sterling and Wasilla. The current time is 11:31:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.74 liters (6.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Wasilla.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Wasilla is $27.18 (diesel $28.95).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $27.18 | $28.61 | $29.88 | $28.95 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Wasilla (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
