Origin
Wasilla, AK
Late night in Wasilla on Friday
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12:32 AM
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Trip from Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52h
Distance
890.3 mi
1,433 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$193
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
51h 14m
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6 AM
52h 1m
8 AM
53h 34m
10 AM
52h 33m
12 PM
52h 24m
3 PM
52h 38m
5 PM
53h 30m
8 PM
51h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wasilla, AK
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Wrangell, AK
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, AK covers 890.3 miles and takes about 52h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Parks Highway, Glenn Highway, East 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $192.96 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
14 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
445.2 miles from Wasilla, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 14 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 890.3 miles and 52h of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Parks Highway and Glenn Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Parks Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 52h, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (52h) 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 Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Parks Highway | — | — |
| Glenn Highway | — | — |
| East 5th Avenue | — | — |
| Gambell Street | — | — |
| Seward Highway | — | — |
| Portage Glacier Road | — | — |
| Portage Glacier Highway | — | — |
| West Camp Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Parks Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla, AK and Wrangell, AK.
1
Start on Main Street
16 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Parks Highway
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
East Parks Highway
3
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gambell Street
6
Continue on Seward Highway
47 mi
·
57 min
·
Seward Highway
7
Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
8
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
9
Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
10
Turn right
171 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left
249 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
13
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
14
Continue straight
174 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
351 ft
·
26 sec
16
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
·
7 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
17
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46 mi
·
3 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
18
Continue straight
397 ft
·
11 sec
19
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street
20
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street
21
Turn left onto Bennett Street
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bennett Street
22
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
23
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 14 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 445.2 miles from Wasilla, AK, or about 26h 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 196 miles or 11h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 445.2 miles or 26h 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 222.6 miles or 13h
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 48h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wrangell, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wasilla, 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 Wasilla, AK
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Wrangell, AK
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 196 miles from Wasilla, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 14 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 445.2 mi from Wasilla, AK · 26h into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
294 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.
Overnight Options
Night 1
223 mi · about 13h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gateway, AK after about 223 miles or 13 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
445 mi · about 26h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 445 miles or 26 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
668 mi · about 39h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 668 miles or 39 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 196 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 445.2 miles from Wasilla, 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 223 miles or 13 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 Wrangell, AK
The final approach into Wrangell, 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 Wrangell, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Wrangell, 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
$192.96 one way
$385.91 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
312 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $202.91 | $405.82 |
| premium | $5.98 | $209.61 | $419.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $196.57 | $393.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$193
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$533–$813
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 311.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $93 in charging · 3 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 267.1 | 3 | $93.48 | $42.73 |
| Efficient EV | 222.6 | 2 | $77.90 | $35.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 356.1 | 4 | $124.64 | $56.98 |
Gas CO2
311 kg
EV CO2
104 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Wrangell, AK
Late night in Wrangell on Friday
Local time
12:32 AM
AKDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
52h 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 Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, AK covers 890.3 miles and takes about 52h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Parks Highway, Glenn Highway, East 5th Avenue. 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 223 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 445.2 miles from Wasilla, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $192.96 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 14 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 (52h) 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 Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wasilla, AK to Wrangell, 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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