Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

[puddle jumper]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

Pw2 sorry i missread your coment. You are right as you head north the fuel prices do go up and up.

 

[KRS]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

Well, I google earthed it, and it's a looooooong way!

I've never undertaken a road trip that required an engine oil change each way!!!

 

[wncrjb]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

if you have the time and $$, drive, it's a trip of a life-time... if you are going to be on a time-frame, fly... IMHO

wncrjb

 

[PW2]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

if you have the time and $$, drive, it's a trip of a life-time... if you are going to be on a time-frame, fly... IMHO

wncrjb

A few years back, I flew from Soo, Mi. to Fairbanks Ak. 13 hrs flying time in the air, and with all the plane changes 24 hrs travel time overall. It is a long way!

Years ago, I drove from Seattle to Alaska on the Alcan before it was paved all the way. I'm sure it is different today with lots more services along the way, but it was a unforgettable trip, however grueling it was.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

Having taken two 3 week USA Motorcycle trips with the long one covering 8700 miles and the short about 7500

It was all about the journey and the interesting people i met everyday

Yep...have 3.. 3 1/2 week cross country Harley trips myself, average 7500. Never did the Alcan, but have a friend or two who has. If its a destination trip, get a plane ticket...daily fun and excitement?..go for it, but plan on bugs, lots of gas, plan the daily route best ya can. Its a LONG way, even from here in the seattle area. I'd take at least a month to do it from AZ

 

[KRS]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

Wow, the romantic idea is gone.

Airline travel it is!

Unless someone else with a KLR650 wants to make the trip too...

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Driving to Alaska from the Lower 48

Wow, the romantic idea is gone.

Airline travel it is!

Unless someone else with a KLR650 wants to make the trip too...

VStrom 1000..solid bags..KLR OK too...(damn..don't get me thinking!)...and also ya only got a few summer months to do it..