How far is Tok, AK from Wasilla, AK?

The driving distance from Tok, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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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
286.66 mi
05h 13m
Flight
239.13 mi
384.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.13 mi
Kilometers
384.84 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.66 mi
Kilometers
461.33 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Mon, May 25, 1:38 AM AKDT
Return by in Tok
Mon, May 25, 6:52 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tok
2026-05-24T20:25
Arrive Wasilla
Mon, May 25, 1:38 AM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM AKDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tok
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
Valdez
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Tok
142.9 mi
02h 36m
To Wasilla
143.7 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 14 sec · East Slana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tok Cutoff

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  4. 4

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

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenn Highway

    137.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Palmer-Fishhook Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer-Fishhook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Trunk Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Trunk Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bogard Road

    5 m · 1 sec · East Bogard Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bogard Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bogard Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Bogard Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Bogard Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Bogard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Crusey Street

    2308 ft · 51 sec · North Crusey Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Parks Highway

    2045 ft · 40 sec · East Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
138 mi · 48%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 43%
Richardson Highway
14 mi · 5%
Bogard Road
4.06 mi · 1%
East Bogard Road
3.06 mi · 1%
Palmer-Fishhook Road
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Turn right onto Glenn Highway

138 mi · 02h 51m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
239.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdez
02h 36m from Tok
Leave By
6:34 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tok and Chance Rain Showers near Wasilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Tok and 143.7 miles from Wasilla.

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

The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:34 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.10 one way or $100.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tok and Chance Rain Showers near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tok and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 239.13 mi (384.84 km).

Tok

#1 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Wasilla

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: East Slana Avenue (-142.985566, 63.336651)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.29 L · about $50.10
Round trip
$100.21
20.24 gal · 76.58 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.10 $100.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.02 $108.04
Premium $5.57 $56.33 $112.66
Diesel $6.37 $64.42 $128.85

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tok and Wasilla. The current time is 20:25:32.

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.