How far is Wasilla, AK from Valdez, AK?
The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Valdez, AK is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and Valdez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Valdez.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Parks Highway
2054 ft · 41 sec · East Parks Highway
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Turn left onto North Crusey Street
2358 ft · 51 sec · North Crusey Street
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Turn right onto East Bogard Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bogard Road
1 m · 1 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trunk Road
74 m · 4 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Trunk Road
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Turn right onto Palmer-Fishhook Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer-Fishhook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenn Highway
137.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Highway
117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on East Egan Avenue
2134 ft · 38 sec · East Egan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pioneer Drive
661 ft · 20 sec · East Pioneer Drive
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Turn right
5 m · 1 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 Valdez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Glenn Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenn Highway
138 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Wasilla and Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Valdez?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Wasilla and 134.3 miles from Valdez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.8 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 5:56 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.79 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Wasilla and Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Valdez. Straight-line distance: 107.05 mi (172.28 km).
#1 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valdez (-146.34833, 61.13083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $46.79 | $93.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.44 | $100.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.60 | $105.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.16 | $120.32 |
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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