Council to Brevig Mission is 144.4 miles and takes about 5 hours 59 minutes via Nome-Council Road, Bob Blodgett Highway, and Nome-Teller Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alaska, traversing mostly surface roads rather than highways. You'll experience a fairly straightforward drive with a single recommended stop along the way. Given the duration and distance, it's a manageable one-day adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
72.2 miles from Council, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Nome-Council Road
72.1 mi
3h 50m
Bob Blodgett Highway
65.7 mi
1h 55m
Nome-Teller Highway
3.2 mi
5m
Nome-Teller Road
1.3 mi
2m
Greg Kruschek Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Front Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Little Creek Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Camp Bendeleben Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Nome-Council Road
— 72.1 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council, AK and Brevig Mission, AK.
1
Start on this road
235 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn sharp right onto Camp Bendeleben Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Camp Bendeleben Road
3
Turn left onto Nome-Council Road
58 mi·3 hr 17 min·Nome-Council Road
4
Continue on Nome-Council Road
14 mi·32 min·Nome-Council Road
5
Turn right onto Greg Kruschek Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Greg Kruschek Avenue
6
Continue on Little Creek Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Little Creek Road
7
Turn right onto Nome-Teller Highway
3.2 mi·5 min·Nome-Teller Highway
8
Continue on Nome-Teller Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Nome-Teller Road
9
Continue on Bob Blodgett Highway
66 mi·1 hr 55 min·Bob Blodgett Highway
10
Continue on Front Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Front Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Front Avenue
412 ft·18 sec·Front Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Grantley Avenue
Trip Plan
Plan to depart Council in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach Brevig Mission. With a total drive time of just under 6 hours and only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $31 and services might be limited between the two points. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before setting out, as you'll be covering 72.1 miles on the Nome-Council Road without a break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.2 miles from Council, AK, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brevig Mission, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Council, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Council, AK
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Council, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Nome-Council Road for about 72.1 miles.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · around the midpoint
Husky Restaurant
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Nome, Alaska
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset · 3h in / 3h to go
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$20 to $30
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Camp Bendeleben Road
Turn sharp right onto Camp Bendeleben Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Nome-Council Road
Turn left onto Nome-Council Road
Navigation decision point
4
72.2 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|Greg Kruschek Avenue
Turn right onto Greg Kruschek Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
73.6 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|Nome-Teller Highway
Turn right onto Nome-Teller Highway
Navigation decision point
4
144.4 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Front Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Front Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.02 one way
$64.04 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.95
$33.85
$67.70
premium
$6.10
$34.69
$69.38
diesel
$5.35
$30.41
$60.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
EV Truck/SUV
57.8
0
$20.22
$9.24
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Council, AK
Morning
in Council on Wednesday
Local time
11:06 AM
AKDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
S 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 31 at 9:14PM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Destination
Brevig Mission, AK
Morning
in Brevig Mission on Wednesday
Local time
11:06 AM
AKDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 31 at 9:14PM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 144.4 miles with no highway percentage, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 72.1 miles on the Nome-Council Road. You can expect a rural cruising experience for most of this route, with minimal traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.1 mi on Nome-Council Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Camp Bendeleben Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Camp Bendeleben Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Nome-Council Road): Navigation decision point; at 72.2 miles (Greg Kruschek Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Nome is a city in the Arctic region of Alaska. It is a town of about 4,000 people, about half of whom are Alaska Natives. It is the transportation and commerce center for Northwest Alaska. It is also the western terminus of the Iditarod Trail.
The longest stretch is about 72.1 miles on Nome-Council Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Camp Bendeleben Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Nome-Council Road): Navigation decision point; at 72.2 miles (Greg Kruschek Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brevig Mission, AK before the return drive.
