Origin
Seward, AK
Night in Seward on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seward, AK to Falls, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seward, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Falls, AK
Нурлан
Trip Overview
Seward to Falls is 23.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Seward Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alaska, moving from Seward to Falls. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it less about covering distance and more about navigating neighborhood streets. It's an easy, quick transition perfect for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seward Highway | 23 mi | 33m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seward Highway
— 23 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward, AK and Falls, AK.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jefferson Street
3
Turn left onto AK 9
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Continue on AK 9
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Seward Highway
5
Arrive at destination
AK 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AK 9 / 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto AK 9 / 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Falls, AK
Night in Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 23 miles on Seward Highway. The drive will likely feel like a series of adjustments as you navigate through local streets and make frequent turns. It's not a route for settling into a high-speed cruise, but rather one that demands attention to navigation and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Seward Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seward, AK to Falls, AK is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AK 9 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Seward Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AK 9 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Falls, AK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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