How far is Wasilla, AK from Cohoe, AK?

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Cohoe, AK is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.94 mi
04h 37m
Flight
104.51 mi
168.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.94 mi
Kilometers
337.86 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohoe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Cohoe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM AKDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wasilla
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
Girdwood
AK

City in United States of America

From Wasilla
104.6 mi
02h 18m
To Cohoe
105.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph E
Destination
43°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parks Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cohoe Loop Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · North Cohoe Loop Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ness Road

    2261 ft · 2 min · Ness Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
161 mi · 76%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 16%
East Parks Highway
7.91 mi · 4%
North Cohoe Loop Road
5.39 mi · 3%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Gambell Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

Continue on Seward Highway

87.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girdwood
02h 18m from Wasilla
Leave By
7:44 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Wasilla and Light Rain near Cohoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Wasilla and 105.3 miles from Cohoe.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.5 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 7:44 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Light Rain near Cohoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Cohoe. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.19 km).

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Cohoe

#2 Cohoe

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,364
Coordinates60.3686100, -151.3063900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Wasilla (-149.4415, 61.5809)
End: Cohoe (-151.30639, 60.36861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.04 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.37
14.82 gal · 56.08 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.69 $73.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $5.57 $41.24 $82.49
Diesel $6.37 $47.17 $94.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasilla and Cohoe. The current time is 22:34:20.

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.