College, AK Road Trips
Sitting in Alaska, College, AK is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 324 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from College, AK head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
1290.7 mi
Ketchikan, AK
Quickest Drive
6h 18m
Wasilla, AK
Plan Around College, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if College, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From College, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from College, AK
Driving from College, AK
On average, trips departing from College, AK run 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 37m. 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 324 miles (6h 37m), while the shortest is just 324 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving College, AK most often head toward Palmer, AK (324 mi, 6h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.94 per gallon. For the typical 324-mile trip from College, AK, budget about $63 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving College, AK and 5 routes heading into College, AK, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 324 to 324 miles.
The longest mapped route from College, AK covers 324 miles and takes approximately 6h 37m. Shorter options start at just 324 miles.
The average route from College, AK runs about 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.94/gallon for regular), the average 324-mile trip from College, AK costs roughly $63 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from College, AK include Palmer, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
College, AK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,730
Median Income
$76,831
Median Home Value
$279,100
Median Age
32.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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