How far is Wasilla, AK from Diamond Ridge, AK?

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
263.7 mi
05h 53m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.17 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Wasilla.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.7 mi
Kilometers
424.38 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamond Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Wed, Apr 15, 7:32 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-15T07:44
Arrive Diamond Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Wasilla
131.5 mi
02h 56m
To Diamond Ridge
132.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Diamond Ridge.

  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

    126.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Diamond Ridge Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Diamond Ridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Autumn Star Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Autumn Star Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
214 mi · 81%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 13%
East Parks Highway
7.91 mi · 3%
Diamond Ridge Road
4.82 mi · 2%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Gambell Street
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

Take the exit slight right

127 mi · 03h 01m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.8 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
02h 56m from Wasilla
Leave By
5:12 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Wasilla and Chance Light Snow near Diamond Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Diamond Ridge?

The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Wasilla and 132.2 miles from Diamond Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.8 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 5:12 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Wasilla and Chance Light Snow near Diamond Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Diamond Ridge. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.17 km).

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Diamond Ridge

#2 Diamond Ridge

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,156
Coordinates59.6761100, -151.5575000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Wasilla (-149.4415, 61.5809)
End: Diamond Ridge (-151.5575, 59.67611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.09
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.04 $92.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.64 $99.29
Premium $5.57 $51.76 $103.53
Diesel $6.37 $59.20 $118.41

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasilla and Diamond Ridge. The current time is 07:44:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.