How far is Valdez, AK from Glennallen, AK?
The driving distance from Valdez, AK to Glennallen, AK is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdez and Glennallen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdez and Glennallen.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Bureau of Land Management Driveway
24 m · 6 sec · Bureau of Land Management Driveway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bureau of Land Management Driveway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdez and Glennallen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richardson Highway
Continue on Richardson Highway
117 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain And Snow leaving Valdez and Slight Chance Light Snow near Glennallen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdez to Glennallen?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Valdez and 60.1 miles from Glennallen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Valdez and Slight Chance Light Snow near Glennallen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdez and Glennallen. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.75 km).
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glennallen
This town in the Copper River Basin is surrounded by the Chugach, Wrangell, and Alaska mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 62.1091700, -145.5463900 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glennallen (-145.54639, 62.10917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
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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