How far is Wasilla, AK from Ridgeway, AK?
The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Ridgeway, AK is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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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 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Ridgeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Ridgeway.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Parks Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · 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
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
57.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn left onto Churchill Avenue
849 ft · 39 sec · Churchill Avenue
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Turn right
99 m · 24 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 Wasilla and Ridgeway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Wasilla and Light Rain near Ridgeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Ridgeway?
The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 95.8 miles from Wasilla and 96.4 miles from Ridgeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.1 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 8:36 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.57 one way or $67.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Light Rain near Ridgeway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 90.96 mi (146.38 km).
#1 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeway
American city in Iowa
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 60.5319400, -151.0852800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeway (-151.08528, 60.53194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
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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