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Step into the car and back in time, and enjoy the freedom, adventure, escape, and even self reflection offered by driving Alaska’s open roads. Show Map Road Maps
- Skilak Lake
This 18-mile-long loop gravel road is the premier...
- Skilak Lake
Find them at visitor centers, gas stations and campgrounds around Alaska, the Yukon and Northern BC. Or, you can view them online below. Detailed road maps of Alaska and mile by mile highway descriptions of every highway to and in Alaska. Everything you need for driving to Alaska.
- Dawson Creek to Fort Nelson. Dawson Creek, BC Canada. Dawson Creek is where the Alaska Highway originates! The highway was constructed here back in 1942.
- Stone Mountain & Muncho Lake. Stone Mountain Provincial Park. Stone Mountain is an absolutely beautiful provincial park in BC Canada. Stopping here was one of my favorite parts of our entire road trip.
- Muncho Lake to Teslin. Liard Hot Springs. Liard Hot Springs is one of the most famous stops on the Alaska Highway. These hot springs ♨️ are open year round and many travelers have stopped here to soak and rest after a long drive.
- Teslin to Whitehorse. Today, you can choose to do a quick detour off of the Alaska Highway to see the smallest desert in the world! This detour adds about half an hour to your drive, but you will get to see two beautiful spots on the way!
Mar 19, 2020 · The 2020 Alaska Highway Mapbook is the definitive guide for traveling the Alaska Highway. You'll find large, detailed maps of cities and highways as well as camping, lodging and...
- About The Alaska Highway
- When & Why Was The Alcan Built
- How to Get to The Start of The Alcan
- A Detour from The Alaska Highway: The Cassiar Highway
- The Best Time to Drive The Alaska Highway
- Where Does The Alcan Start & End?
- How Many Days Does It Take to Drive The Alaska Highway?
- Alcan Road Conditions
- What Type of Vehicle to Drive Along The Alaska Highway
- Accommodation Options Along The Alcan
The Alaska Highway, as mentioned above is a 1,387 mile long road that begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and extends through the Yukon Territory before crossing into Alaska where it ends in Delta Junction.
The Alcan was built in reaction to the 1941 Attack of Pearl Harbor, Hawaiiwith the United States quickly realizing that it needed access by road to its Territory of Alaska to defend the nation. This reaction wasn’t completely unwarranted either as we would go on to see the Japanese occupations of both Attu and Kiska in 1942 and 1943 as well as an a...
Since the Alaska Highway starts in Dawson Creek, there is more than one way to get there including via British Columbia or Alberta.
An alternative to part of the Alaska Highway is to take the Cassiar Highway (Highway 37) which we all grew up calling the “logging road” for obvious reasons. To reach the Cassiar, you’ll need to veer off Highway 97 at Prince George, taking Highway 16 to the west. The Cassiar officially begins in Kitwanga and ends near Watson Lake.
The Alaska Highway can be driven any time of year as it is open year-round, but some times of the year are better than others. Undoubtedly, the best time of year to drive the Alcan is between May and September due to the harsh and cold climates of both Alaska and Canada. May through September, particularly starting Memorial Day Weekend and ending L...
The Alcan officially begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska. As mentioned above, there are several routes through Canada to reach Dawson Creek. Beyond Delta Junction in Alaska, you can take the Richardson Highway to continue to Fairbanks, or before reaching Delta, take the turn onto the Tok Cutoff in Tok. The T...
How many days it takes to drive the Alcan is highly dependent on your interests and plans are en route. The total drive from between Dawson Creek and Deta Junction is 25 hours, so while it is possible, in theory, to do the drive in a day or two, you probably won’t want to. Ideally, a week is a good minimum amount of time to spend on the Alaska High...
The Alcan is mostly paved (I say mostly because you’ll likely go through a few sections of construction where they are working on the road and it’s down to dirt). Depending on the year, the Alaska Highway can either be smooth sailing or it can look like a potholed, bombed-out road in a warzone (trust me, I’ve spent a lot of time on those too!). I’v...
You could drive anything along the Alaska Highway if you’re determined. I’ve driven in trucks, cars, and SUVs. You will see some motorcyclists out there too. On my move out of Alaska in 2022 I took my old 2012 Kia Soul down the Alcan without any issues. So for reference, if you’re not sure about this car, it’s a low-clearance 2WD hamster mobile. Ca...
Good news! There are a vast array of options for accommodation as you travel the Alaska Highway (I mostly am meaning if you’re traveling in the summer months though). There are heaps of campgrounds, RV parks, motels, hotels, and lodges en route along the Alcan. One thing to note is that if you plan to drive the Alaska Highway in winter (October-Apr...
What are road conditions like? The short answers are “yes” and “mostly good.” The last section of original gravel road on the Alaska Highway was paved by 1992.
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Road conditions. The Alaska Highway is a two lane, paved road (minus construction) and from our experience in 2022, was in pretty good condition! Some sections were perfectly paved, while others were a bit bumpy with potholes, frost heaves (explained below!), and construction.
