Origin
Metlakatla, AK
Late night in Metlakatla on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36h 21m
Distance
1661.8 mi
2,674 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$360
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
35h 49m
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6 AM
36h 22m
8 AM
37h 27m
10 AM
36h 45m
12 PM
36h 38m
3 PM
36h 48m
5 PM
37h 24m
8 PM
36h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metlakatla, AK
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Wasilla, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK covers 1661.8 miles and takes about 36h 21m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Tait Street, Walden Point Road, Ferry Terminal Roas for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $360.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
10 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
830.9 miles from Metlakatla, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
36h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 1661.8 miles and 36h 21m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Tait Street and Walden Point Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tait Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 36h 21m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (36h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tait Street | — | — |
| Walden Point Road | — | — |
| Ferry Terminal Roas | — | — |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla | — | — |
| Berth 3 Apron | — | — |
| Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road | — | — |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau | — | — |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tait Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metlakatla, AK and Wasilla, AK.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
174 ft
·
8 sec
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4th Avenue
2
Continue on Tait Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tait Street
3
Continue on Walden Point Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Walden Point Road
4
Turn left onto Ferry Terminal Roas
459 ft
·
34 sec
·
Ferry Terminal Roas
5
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19 mi
·
44 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
6
Continue on Berth 3 Apron
335 ft
·
37 sec
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Berth 3 Apron
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
8
Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
469 ft
·
41 sec
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Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
9
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi
·
8 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
10
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
11
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
12
Continue straight
374 ft
·
7 sec
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Camp Road
14
Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
15
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
16
Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
17
Turn right onto Seward Highway
47 mi
·
58 min
·
Seward Highway
18
Continue on Ingra Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ingra Street
19
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
20
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
21
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Parks Highway
23
Turn left onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 10 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 830.9 miles from Metlakatla, AK, or about 18h 11m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 4h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 830.9 miles or 18h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 415.5 miles or 9h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wasilla, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metlakatla, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Metlakatla, AK
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Wasilla, AK
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 9.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Metlakatla, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 10 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 830.9 mi from Metlakatla, AK · 18h 11m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
415 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
831 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Anchorage, AK
Late stop town
Final reset
1246 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Wasilla, AK.
Overnight Options
Night 1
415 mi · about 9.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 415 miles or 9.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
831 mi · about 18.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 831 miles or 18.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
1246 mi · about 27.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gateway, AK after about 1246 miles or 27.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 830.9 miles from Metlakatla, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 415 miles or 9.1 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Wasilla, AK
The final approach into Wasilla, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wasilla, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Wasilla, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$360.17 one way
$720.33 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
581 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $378.75 | $757.49 |
| premium | $5.98 | $391.24 | $782.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $366.90 | $733.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$360
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$700–$980
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 581.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $174 in charging · 6 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 498.5 | 6 | $174.49 | $79.77 |
| Efficient EV | 415.5 | 4 | $145.41 | $66.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 664.7 | 8 | $232.65 | $106.36 |
Gas CO2
581 kg
EV CO2
194 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 6 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wasilla, AK
Late night in Wasilla on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
26°F
Gateway, AK
1246 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36h 21m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK covers 1661.8 miles and takes about 36h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tait Street, Walden Point Road, Ferry Terminal Roas. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 415 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 830.9 miles from Metlakatla, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $360.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 10 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (36h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Metlakatla, AK to Wasilla, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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