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Summer Road Trips in Alaska

Routes

30

Avg Distance

1191 mi

Avg Drive

56h 32m

Destinations

18

Alaska in the summer offers an unparalleled driving experience, with 30 routes averaging 1201 miles and nearly 58 hours of exploration. The longest trips can exceed 2000 miles, perfect for those seeking vast landscapes. While elevation data is sparse, the extensive daylight hours and accessible national parks make summer the prime time to tackle these extensive Alaskan drives.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Alaska that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 1191 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Ketchikan, AK → Dutch Harbor, AK

2014.8 mi 102h 38m Score: 7/10

This 2015-mile route boasts a drive score of 7 and features parks, offering a mostly flat terrain for over 100 hours of driving.

Editor's pick

Sitka, AK → Prudhoe Bay, AK

1674.8 mi 73h 44m Score: 7/10

Covering 1675 miles, this drive also scores a 7, providing an extensive journey across Alaska's diverse landscapes.

Editor's pick

Ketchikan, AK → Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

1336.5 mi 57h 43m Score: 7/10

With a drive score of 7 and park access, this 1337-mile route is notable for its 'fair' EV coverage and 9 DC fast chargers along the way.

Ketchikan, AK → North Pole, AK

1306.8 mi 55h 57m Score: 7/10

Ketchikan, AK → Fairbanks, AK

1294.2 mi 55h 43m Score: 7/10

Ketchikan, AK → College, AK

1290.7 mi 55h 37m Score: 7/10

Dutch Harbor, AK → Wasilla, AK

1240.4 mi 57h 44m Score: 7/10

Dutch Harbor, AK → Palmer, AK

1239.8 mi 57h 45m Score: 7/10

Dutch Harbor, AK → Eagle River, AK

1211.8 mi 57h 10m Score: 7/10

Fairbanks, AK → Wrangell, AK

1206.2 mi 58h 24m Score: 7/10

Metlakatla, AK → Kodiak, AK

1199.6 mi 57h 54m Score: 7/10

Sitka, AK → North Pole, AK

1188.5 mi 57h 35m Score: 7/10

Ketchikan, AK → Kodiak, AK

1180.9 mi 57h 7m Score: 7/10

Sitka, AK → Fairbanks, AK

1175.8 mi 57h 20m Score: 7/10

Sitka, AK → College, AK

1172.3 mi 57h 14m Score: 7/10

Fairbanks, AK → Petersburg, AK

1160.5 mi 55h 25m Score: 7/10

Sitka, AK → Tok, AK

1135.1 mi 56h 39m Score: 7/10

Haines, AK → Fairbanks, AK

1095.9 mi 56h 12m Score: 7/10

Wrangell, AK → Kodiak, AK

1093 mi 59h 49m Score: 7/10

Homer, AK → Metlakatla, AK

1079.8 mi 52h 13m Score: 7/10

Juneau, AK → Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

1070.1 mi 49h 54m Score: 7/10

Sitka, AK → Kodiak, AK

1062.5 mi 58h 44m Score: 7/10

Ketchikan, AK → Homer, AK

1060.3 mi 51h 25m Score: 7/10

North Pole, AK → Juneau, AK

1040.7 mi 48h 9m Score: 8/10

Juneau, AK → North Pole, AK

1040.4 mi 48h 8m Score: 7/10

Badger, AK → Juneau, AK

1036.3 mi 48h 7m Score: 8/10

Juneau, AK → Badger, AK

1036.1 mi 48h 6m Score: 7/10

Juneau, AK → Fairbanks, AK

1027.7 mi 47h 53m Score: 7/10

Fairbanks, AK → Juneau, AK

1027.7 mi 47h 53m Score: 7/10

Juneau, AK → Ester, AK

1018.1 mi 47h 39m Score: 7/10

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