Alaska Highway

The Alaska Highway (Alaska-Canada Military Highway; Alcan), 2430 km (1500 mi.) long, is the main route from Dawson Creek in British Columbia through the Yukon Territory to Fairbanks in Alaska. The following distances are measured from the starting point at Dawson Creek.

Fort Nelson: 480 km (298 mi.)

Watson Lake: 1015 km (630 mi.)

Whitehorse: 1473 km (915 mi.)

Fairbanks: 2444 km (1515 mi.)

Although the highway is open to traffic all the year round, there is always the possibility, especially in the Canadian section, that weather conditions such as melting snow in spring and heavy rainfall in summer can lead to some stretches being blocked.

The speed limit is 80 kph (50 mph), and higher speeds are definitely not recommended. Filling stations will be found at regular intervals along the road, and they can also carry out running repairs. Also along the whole length, but particularly on the section between Watson Lake and Whitehorse, motels, service areas and camp-sites can be found close to the highway.