Origin
Sterling, AK
Evening in Sterling on Saturday
Local time
6:45 PM
AKDT
Current temp
24°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, AK to Cohoe, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Cohoe, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Traveling from Sterling to Cohoe covers a quick 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes behind the wheel. This local drive is perfect for a single-day outing, as it is short enough to navigate without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Sterling Highway before transitioning onto North Cohoe Loop Road and Ness Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this trip remains an affordable way to move between these two Alaskan communities. Since the entire route takes place within the same region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the transit. It is a straightforward, practical connection that serves well for those looking to reach the Cohoe area efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| North Cohoe Loop Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Ness Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Great Land Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, AK and Cohoe, AK.
1
Start on Great Land Street
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Great Land Street
2
Turn left onto AK 1
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Sterling Highway
3
Turn right onto North Cohoe Loop Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Cohoe Loop Road
4
Turn right onto Ness Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ness Road
5
Turn left
153 ft
·
6 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Sterling, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 26.7 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Cohoe Loop Road
Turn right onto North Cohoe Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Ness Road
Turn right onto Ness Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.09 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| premium | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Cohoe, AK
Evening in Cohoe on Saturday
Local time
6:45 PM
AKDT
Current temp
40°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
16 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
49m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous, high-speed interstate experience. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on local roads and connector routes. Because the drive is only 32.5 miles long, there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to worry about. Navigating the transition from the Sterling Highway onto North Cohoe Loop Road and Ness Road requires your full attention to road markers and turns. The personality of this trip is defined by its localized nature, requiring you to stay alert through frequent directional changes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on Sterling 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 around 26.7 miles in near North Cohoe Loop Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sterling, AK to Cohoe, AK is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (North Cohoe Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (Ness Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 26.7 miles on Sterling 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: at 26.7 miles (North Cohoe Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (Ness Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cohoe, 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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