Highway Network Hub

Alaska Highway Corridors & Route Planning

Navigate Alaska's 1,500+ miles of paved highways and scenic byways. Discover exact mileposts, fuel availability, road surface conditions, and critical wilderness travel advice.

AK-1 & AK-9Year-round (Peak: May 15 ? September 30)

Anchorage to Seward: Seward Highway Scenic Byway Guide

Drive one of America's most breathtaking National Scenic Byways. Hug Turnagain Arm cliffs where Beluga whales surface, cross alpine Turnagain Pass, and descend into the marine fjord gateway of Seward.

Distance127 Miles

Drive Time2.5 ? 3.0 Hours

Max Fuel Gap90 Miles

Road SurfacePaved Highway

Major Highlights & Stops:

? Beluga Point (MP 110.5): Elevated rocky ocean overlook for spotting summer Beluga pods and Dall sheep.
? Bird Point (MP 96): Paved paths and mounted telescopes offering panoramic vistas of Turnagain Arm mudflats.
? Girdwood / Alyeska (MP 90): Glacial valley resort town featuring the Alyeska Aerial Tram and luxury Nordic Spa.

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AK-1Year-round (Peak: June 1 ? Labor Day)

Anchorage to Homer: Sterling Highway Driving Guide & Stops

Journey to the Halibut Capital of the World. Drive alongside the world-famous turquoise Kenai River, gaze at active Cook Inlet volcanoes, and arrive at Homer Spit jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay.

Distance223 Miles

Drive Time4.5 ? 5.5 Hours

Max Fuel Gap55 Miles

Road SurfacePaved Highway

Major Highlights & Stops:

? Cooper Landing (MP 48): Epic fly-fishing and rafting epicenter on the turquoise Kenai River.
? Russian River Ferry & Falls (MP 55): Prime sockeye salmon run and brown bear viewing corridor.
? Soldotna (MP 95): Commercial service hub with extensive grocery stores, fuel stations, and riverfront parks.

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AK-3Year-round (Peak: June 1 ? Mid-September)

Anchorage to Fairbanks: George Parks Highway Road Trip

The great North-South lifeline connecting Anchorage to the Golden Heart of Fairbanks. Journey past mountaineering haven Talkeetna, through the heart of Denali National Park, and across the Alaska Range.

Distance358 Miles

Drive Time6.5 ? 7.5 Hours

Max Fuel Gap65 Miles

Road SurfacePaved Highway

Major Highlights & Stops:

? Wasilla & Iditarod HQ (MP 42): Historic mushing center and puppy cart rides.
? Talkeetna Spur (MP 99): Historic mountaineering staging base for Denali climbing expeditions.
? Denali View South (MP 135): Spectacular panoramic roadside viewpoint for Mount Denali and Mount Hunter.

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AK-1Year-round (Peak: June 1 ? September 20)

Glenn Highway Scenic Byway: Anchorage to Glennallen Road Trip

Drive through millions of years of geological history. Carved between the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges, this National Scenic Byway brings you face-to-face with the immense frozen tongue of Matanuska Glacier.

Distance187 Miles

Drive Time3.5 ? 4.5 Hours

Max Fuel Gap70 Miles

Road SurfacePaved Highway

Major Highlights & Stops:

? Palmer Colony Farms (MP 42): Fertile Mat-Su agricultural colony famous for world-record 138-lb cabbages.
? Matanuska River Canyon (MP 70-90): Sheer vertical metamorphic rock canyon walls and rushing glacial rapids.
? Matanuska Glacier Overlooks (MP 102): Up-close roadside views of North America's largest drive-to glacier.

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