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The Alaska Highway — a 10-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 10-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 8-day plan · 10-day plan · best time to go.
10
days
3369 km
distance
42.1 h
driving
40
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The midnight-sun window: every service stop open, bears and bison on the verges, and Liard's hot pools after long days.
- Heavy transit: day 1 (6h27), day 3 (11h50), day 5 (6h18), day 7 (9h37) run over 6 hours on the road. Around 10 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Dawson Creek → Fort Nelson
🌡 -1.9–33.5°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 18.0h light
09:00
Dawson Creek Art Gallerymuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Admire rotating art in a charming grain elevator setting.
50 min · Dawson Creek
open: Jun 15-Aug 31: daily 8AM-5PM; Sep 1-Jun 14: Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa noon-4PM
09:50
Northern Alberta Railway Parkmuseums & heritage
Explore the old station museum with vintage rail exhibits.
50 min · Dawson Creek
open: hours varies - see website
10:40
Walter Wright Pioneer Villagehistory & sagas
Step back in time to pre-Alaska Highway Dawson Creek life.
50 min · Dawson Creek
open: Late May to early Sep
18:30
Down To Earthcoffee & bakes
Savor health food and cafe delights.
75 min · Fort Nelson
open: M-W Sa 8AM-6PM, Th F 8AM-9PM, Su 1PM-5PM
Overnight: Fort Nelson
e.g. Woodlands Inn & Suites · Lakeview Inns & Suites
Day 2 Around Fort Nelson
🌡 -1.9–33.5°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 18.0h light
09:00
Fort Nelson Heritage Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagaslocal & traditional
Explore antique cars, local history, and the Alaska Highway's story.
50 min · Fort Nelson · Adult $7, senior or youth $5, off-season
open: Mid-May to mid-Sep: daily 8AM-7PM; off-seadon by appointment
09:50
Fort Nelson Visitor Information Centermuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Discover local attractions and browse unique artisan gifts.
50 min · Fort Nelson
open: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
10:40
Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centremuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
90 min · Fort Nelson
12:10
Fort Nelson Demonstration Forestlocal & traditional
Walk trails with signs explaining the local ecosystem.
90 min · Fort Nelson · Free
13:40
Heritage Daysmuseums & heritage
Enjoy free bannock, tea, live entertainment, and museum access.
50 min · Fort Nelson
14:30
Trappers' Rendezvousmuseums & heritage
Celebrate with town events and a dog pull at the museum.
50 min · Fort Nelson
15:20
ONE Restaurant & 1 Lounge
60 min · Fort Nelson
open: M-F 6-9AM, daily 5-10PM
Overnight: Fort Nelson
e.g. Woodlands Inn & Suites · Lakeview Inns & Suites
Day 3 Liard Hot Springs → Watson Lake
🌡 -2.7–27.2°C · 🌧 ~15 rain days · ☀ 18.2h light
12:30
Northern Lights Space & Science Centremuseums & heritageglaciers & ice
Experience the aurora borealis even when it's not visible outside.
90 min · Watson Lake · Adult $10.50, concessions available
Day 4 Watson Lake
🌡 -1.0–31.3°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 18.5h light
12:30
Signpost Foresthistory & sagas
Discover thousands of signs pointing to hometowns from around the world.
50 min · Watson Lake
13:20
Watson Lake Community Library
Browse books and use free public internet.
50 min · Watson Lake
14:10
Wolf It Down Restaurantcoffee & bakes
Enjoy bakery treats and home-style meals at Nugget City.
60 min · Watson Lake
18:30
Andrea's (old Belvedere)craft beer & pubs
Unwind in a hotel with a bar and restaurant.
75 min · Watson Lake
Overnight: Watson Lake
e.g. Nugget City · Andrea's Hotel
Day 5 Whitehorse
🌡 -4.2–27.0°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 18.7h light
15:18
MacBride Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagaslocal & traditional
Discover Yukon's rich history in a charming old telegraph office.
50 min · Whitehorse · Adults $12, seniors (65+) or students or
open: Summer Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5PM
16:08
S.S. Klondike National Historic Sitemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore a historic paddleboat turned museum.
50 min · Whitehorse · Free admission
open: Late May to early Sep: 9:30AM-5PM
16:58
Beringia Interpretive Centremuseums & heritage
Learn about the ancient Beringia landmass and its crucial role in history.
50 min · Whitehorse · $6/adult, $5/senior, $4/student
open: May-Sep: daily 10AM-6PM; Oct-Apr: Sa-M noon-5PM
18:30
Alpine Bakerycoffee & bakes
Indulge in freshly baked organic breads, hearty soups, and rich chocolates.
75 min · Whitehorse
open: M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-4PM
Overnight: Whitehorse
e.g. Airport Chalet · The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel
Day 6 Around Whitehorse
🌡 -4.2–27.0°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 18.7h light
09:00
Yukon Transportation Museummuseums & heritage
Marvel at the world's largest wind vane, a DC-3 aircraft.
50 min · Whitehorse · Adults $10, seniors (65+) or youth (12-1
open: Mid-May-Aug: W-Su 10AM-6PM; Sep-mid-May: Sa-M noon-5PM
09:50
Old Log Churchhistory & sagas
Experience the history of Yukon's Anglican church.
50 min · Whitehorse · Adult $8, senior or student $6, child (5
open: Summer: Tu-Su 1-4PM, winter by appointment
10:40
Whitehorse Fishwaymuseums & heritage
Watch migratory salmon climb the world's longest wooden fish ladder.
50 min · Whitehorse · $3 suggested donation
open: Sep-Jun: 9AM-5PM; July: 9AM-6PM; Aug: 9AM-9PM
11:30
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centremuseums & heritage
Discover the rich heritage of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation through exhibits and stories.
50 min · Whitehorse
open: M-F 10AM-5PM
12:20
Canada Games Centremuseums & heritage
Enjoy swimming or skating in a spacious, lively indoor recreation hub.
90 min · Whitehorse · Adult $7.80/day, senior or student $6.35
13:50
Visitor Information Centremuseums & heritage
Connect with free Wi-Fi while planning your Yukon adventure.
50 min · Whitehorse
14:40
Burnt Toast Cafecoffee & bakes
Savor delicious breakfasts without distractions in a peaceful café.
60 min · Whitehorse
Overnight: Whitehorse
e.g. Airport Chalet · The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel
Day 7 Tok
🌡 -3.0–28.1°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 19.9h light
18:37
Fast Eddiescraft beer & pubs
Savor pizza, burgers, and salads from a lively local eatery.
75 min · Tok
Overnight: Tok
e.g. Sourdough RV Park · Tok River State Recreation Site
Day 8 Around Tok
🌡 -3.0–28.1°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 19.9h light
09:00
Interior Alaska Bus Line
Spot the steady rhythm of reliable bus service through Alaska.
50 min · Tok
Overnight: Tok
e.g. Sourdough RV Park · Tok River State Recreation Site
Day 9 Fairbanks
🌡 -3.8–28.2°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 20.9h light
13:25
University of Alaska Museum of the Northmuseums & heritagehistory & sagasglaciers & ice
Marvel at Alaskan nature, history, and dazzling Northern Lights exhibits.
50 min · Fairbanks · $16/adult, $14/senior, $14/veteran, $12/
open: Summer: daily 9AM-7PM; winter: W-Su 10AM-6PM
14:15
Aurora Ice Museummuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubsglaciers & ice
Marvel at an ice environment with a bar, polar bear beds, and an ice tower.
90 min · Fairbanks · Tour $30/adult+beverage, $15/adult, $10/
15:45
Fairbanks Community and Dog Mushing Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Learn the rich history of Fairbanks and the legacy of dog mushing.
50 min · Fairbanks · Free
open: Daily 11AM-3PM
16:35
Fairbanks Ice Museummuseums & heritageglaciers & ice
Explore intricate ice art in a chilly, fantastical setting.
50 min · Fairbanks · Museum: $15/adult, $10/child; Aurora sho
open: Summer
Day 10 Around Fairbanks
🌡 -3.8–28.2°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 20.9h light
09:00
Pioneer Parkmuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Stroll through Pioneer Park, filled with museums, gift shops, and historic exhibits.
90 min · Fairbanks · free, but some activities and museums ch
open: Summer noon-8PM, winter 6AM-midnight
10:30
Ice Alaskamuseums & heritageglaciers & ice
Admire breathtaking ice sculptures glowing under the Arctic light.
50 min · Fairbanks
open: Feb-Mar: noon-10PM, dates vary each year
11:20
Gold Dredge 8history & sagas
Discover the history of gold mining in Alaska on an engaging two-hour tour.
90 min · Fairbanks · $43/adult, $27/child
open: Daily at 10AM
12:50
Pioneer Air Museummuseums & heritage
Admire historical aircraft housed in a striking gold dome.
50 min · Fairbanks · $5/person, under 10 free
open: Noon-8PM
13:40
Creamer's Fieldlocal & traditional
Observe migratory birds in a serene wildlife refuge with winding trails.
50 min · Fairbanks
14:30
Golden Heart Plazamuseums & heritage
Feel the pulse of the city at a central plaza with a striking clock tower.
50 min · Fairbanks · free
15:20
Alaska Salmon Bakelocal & traditional
Savor an all-you-can-eat salmon bake, a classic tourist favorite.
60 min · Fairbanks · $20-75
open: Summer only, 5-9PM