How far is Wasilla, AK from North Pole, AK?
The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to North Pole, AK is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and North Pole.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and North Pole.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Parks Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Badger Road, Santa Claus Lane
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Santa Claus Lane
145 m · 10 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Santa Claus Lane
36 m · 3 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto North Santa Claus Lane
1845 ft · 42 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowman Lane
45 m · 12 sec · Snowman Lane
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Turn left onto Fourth Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fourth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wasilla and North Pole.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Snow leaving Wasilla and Chance Light Snow near North Pole.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to North Pole?
The road trip is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Wasilla and 164.9 miles from North Pole.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.3 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 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.43 one way or $114.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Wasilla and Chance Light Snow near North Pole.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and North Pole. Straight-line distance: 228.52 mi (367.77 km).
#1 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 64.7511100, -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pole (-147.34944, 64.75111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.92 | $123.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.57 | $129.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $73.85 | $147.69 |
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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