How far is Valdez, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Valdez, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdez and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdez and Anchorage.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Pioneer Drive
661 ft · 23 sec · East Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto East Egan Avenue
2134 ft · 36 sec · East Egan Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Highway
117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
109 m · 18 sec · 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 Valdez 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.
Glenn Highway
Turn left onto Glenn Highway
147 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Valdez and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdez to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Valdez and 149.9 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 180.9 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 6:40 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.33 one way or $104.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow around Valdez and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdez and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.65 km).
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $52.33 | $104.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.83 | $117.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.29 | $134.58 |
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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