Sterling, AK Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Sterling, AK works well as a modest departure point in Alaska. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 33-mile quick runs to 975-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sterling, AK head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
974.8 mi
Ketchikan, AK
Quickest Drive
49m
Cohoe, AK
Plan Around Sterling, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sterling, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sterling, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sterling, AK
Driving from Sterling, AK
On average, trips departing from Sterling, AK run 349 miles with a drive time of roughly 16h 16m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 975 miles (51h), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sterling, AK include Ketchikan, AK (974.8 mi, 49h 22m), Sitka, AK (856.5 mi, 51h), Wasilla, AK (178 mi, 3h 49m), Palmer, AK (177.5 mi, 3h 49m), and Anchorage, AK (136.8 mi, 3h). 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 349-mile trip from Sterling, AK, budget about $68 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 7 mapped routes leaving Sterling, AK and 4 routes heading into Sterling, AK, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 975 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sterling, AK covers 975 miles and takes approximately 51h. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Sterling, AK runs about 349 miles with a drive time of roughly 16h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 349-mile trip from Sterling, AK costs roughly $68 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sterling, AK include Ketchikan, AK, Sitka, AK, Wasilla, AK and Palmer, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sterling, AK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,776
Median Income
$110,341
Median Home Value
$346,100
Median Age
45.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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