Home › Journeys › The Alaska Highway › 11 days
The Alaska Highway: 11-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
Last updated:
The 11-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 11-day plan · best time to go.
Use this plan → Customize this plan →
11
days
2232 km
distance
39.4 h
driving
28
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The supported road-trip window. The paved highway remains remote: verify each fuel and lodging stop, and check DriveBC, Yukon 511 and Alaska 511 before every driving day.
- Light days: day 5, day 8, day 10 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Dawson Creek → Fort St. John
- Transit
- 2h41
- Finish
- ~15:10
- Temperature
- 8.1°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 17.4h
09:00
Mile Zero Park mile0park.ca map ↗
Enjoy lush gardens, a serene lake, and pioneer village views.
50 min · Dawson Creek
10:00
Walter Wright Pioneer Village mile0park.ca map ↗
Step back in time to pre-Alaska Highway Dawson Creek life.
50 min · Dawson Creek
open: Late May to early Sep
11:00
14:20
Fort St. John North Peace Museum fortstjohn.ca map ↗
See North Peace history, historic buildings and the museum's Alaska Highway exhibit.
50 min · Fort St. John
Day 2 Fort Nelson
- Transit
- 5h25
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 9.0°C–20.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 18.0h
14:20
Fort Nelson Heritage Museum fortnelsonmuseum.ca map ↗
Explore antique cars, local history, and the Alaska Highway's story.
50 min · Fort Nelson · Adult $7, senior or youth $5, off-season $3
open: Mid-May to mid-Sep: daily 8AM-7PM; off-seadon by appointment
15:20
Fort Nelson Demonstration Forest outdoorproject.com map ↗
Walk trails with signs explaining the local ecosystem.
90 min · Fort Nelson · Free
16:50
Down To Earth facebook.com map ↗
Savor health food and cafe delights.
60 min · Fort Nelson
open: M-W Sa 8AM-6PM, Th F 8AM-9PM, Su 1PM-5PM
Overnight here
e.g. Lakeview Inns & Suites · Woodlands Inn & Suites
Day 3 Liard Hot Springs
- Transit
- 4h50
- Finish
- ~14:40
- Temperature
- 5.8°C–15.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~15
- Daylight
- 18.2h
13:50
Liard River Hot Springs Alpha Pool bcparks.ca map ↗
Follow the boardwalk through boreal wetland to the public Alpha hot-spring pool; obey current park advisories and pool hours.
50 min · Liard Hot Springs
Overnight here
Day 4 Watson Lake
- Transit
- 3h36
- Finish
- ~16:00
- Temperature
- 6.5°C–16.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 18.5h
12:30
13:30
15:00
Overnight here
e.g. Andrea's Hotel · Dragon's Den Hotel/Motel
Day 5 Teslin
- Transit
- 3h40
- Finish
- ~13:30
- Temperature
- 5.3°C–15.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 18.5h
12:40
George Johnston Museum travelyukon.com map ↗
See George Johnston's photographs and exhibits on inland Tlingit life and the Alaska Highway era.
50 min · Teslin
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Overnight here
Day 6 Whitehorse
- Transit
- 3h26
- Finish
- ~17:45
- Temperature
- 3.9°C–13.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 18.7h
11:40
12:55
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
13:55
14:55
Discover Yukon's rich history in a charming old telegraph office.
50 min · Whitehorse · Adults $12, seniors (65+) or students or youth (13+) $11
open: Summer Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5PM
15:55
Discover the rich heritage of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation through exhibits and stories.
50 min · Whitehorse
open: M-F 10AM-5PM
16:55
Old Log Church oldlogchurchmuseum.ca map ↗
Experience the history of Yukon's Anglican church.
50 min · Whitehorse · Adult $8, senior or student $6, child (5-11) $4, Family Pass $16
open: Summer: Tu-Su 1-4PM, winter by appointment
Overnight here
e.g. The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel · Airport Chalet
Day 7 Around Whitehorse
- Transit
- 1h45
- Finish
- ~16:30
- Temperature
- 3.9°C–13.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 18.7h
09:00
Feel the soothing warmth of outdoor hot springs.
50 min · Whitehorse · $19
11:05
Canada Games Centre whitehorse.ca map ↗
Enjoy swimming or skating in a spacious, lively indoor recreation hub.
90 min · Whitehorse · Adult $7.80/day, senior or student $6.35/day, youth (2-18) or disabled (doctor's note required) $4.05/day
12:55
Whitehorse Fishway yukonenergy.ca map ↗
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
14:00
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club xcskiwhitehorse.ca
Glide through serene trails, then warm up in cozy saunas after skiing.
90 min · Whitehorse
15:30
Alpine Bakery alpinebakery.ca map ↗
Indulge in freshly baked organic breads, hearty soups, and rich chocolates.
60 min · Whitehorse
open: M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-4PM
Overnight here
e.g. The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel · Airport Chalet
Day 8 Haines Junction
- Transit
- 2h06
- Finish
- ~12:00
- Temperature
- 3.6°C–12.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 18.7h
11:10
Da Kų Cultural Centre exhibits parks.canada.ca map ↗
Explore award-winning exhibits on Kluane and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations language, stories and living culture.
50 min · Haines Junction
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Overnight here
Day 9 Beaver Creek
- Transit
- 4h24
- Finish
- ~14:15
- Temperature
- 7.3°C–17.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 19.4h
13:25
Overnight here
Day 10 Tok
- Transit
- 2h34
- Finish
- ~13:25
- Temperature
- 7.1°C–17.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 19.9h
11:35
12:25
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 11 Delta Junction
- Transit
- 4h57
- Finish
- ~12:15
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–18.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~14
- Daylight
- 20.3h
11:25
Alaska Highway End Monument travelalaska.com map ↗
Finish at the Mile 1422 monument where the Alaska Highway officially meets the Richardson Highway.
50 min · Delta Junction
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.