Anchorage, AK Road Trips

Anchorage, AK serves as a solid road trip base in Alaska, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 411 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Anchorage, AK spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

936.7 mi

Ketchikan, AK

Quickest Drive

51m

Girdwood, AK

Plan Around Anchorage, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Anchorage, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kodiak, AK to Anchorage, AK 365.3 mi · 11h 25m Tok, AK to Anchorage, AK 318.6 mi · 5h 43m Anchor Point, AK to Anchorage, AK 207.3 mi · 3h 50m Sterling, AK to Anchorage, AK 136.7 mi · 2h 27m

Continue From Anchorage, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Anchorage, AK to Ketchikan, AK 936.7 mi · 48h 29m Anchorage, AK to King Cove, AK 892.3 mi · 33h 27m Anchorage, AK to Juneau, AK 670.3 mi · 40h 41m Anchorage, AK to Kodiak, AK 365.2 mi · 11h 25m

Trips from Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK to Ketchikan, AK

936.7 mi 48h 29m

Anchorage, AK to King Cove, AK

892.3 mi 33h 27m

Anchorage, AK to Juneau, AK

670.3 mi 40h 41m

Anchorage, AK to Kodiak, AK

365.2 mi 11h 25m

Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK

359.8 mi 7h 19m

Anchorage, AK to Anchor Point, AK

206.7 mi 4h 38m

Anchorage, AK to Cordova, AK

170.3 mi 8h 11m

Anchorage, AK to Houston, AK

59.2 mi 1h 17m

Anchorage, AK to Girdwood, AK

38.4 mi 51m

Driving from Anchorage, AK

The typical drive from Anchorage, AK covers about 411 miles and takes around 17h 22m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 937 miles (48h 29m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Anchorage, AK are Ketchikan, AK (936.7 mi, 48h 29m), King Cove, AK (892.3 mi, 33h 27m), Juneau, AK (670.3 mi, 40h 41m), Kodiak, AK (365.2 mi, 11h 25m), and Fairbanks, AK (359.8 mi, 7h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 411-mile trip from Anchorage, AK, budget about $80 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Anchorage, AK and 5 routes heading into Anchorage, AK, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 937 miles.

The longest mapped route from Anchorage, AK covers 937 miles and takes approximately 48h 29m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.

The average route from Anchorage, AK runs about 411 miles with a drive time of roughly 17h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 411-mile trip from Anchorage, AK costs roughly $80 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Anchorage, AK include Ketchikan, AK, King Cove, AK, Juneau, AK and Kodiak, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.