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Where Does the Alaska Highway Begin & End?

    Starting Point

    • The Alaska Highway begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. From there, the highway runs northward, through Canada's Yukon Territory and into Alaska.

    Ending Point

    • The Alaska Highway officially comes to an end in Delta Junction, Alaska, though Fairbanks, Alaska is the destination for most traveling the highway. Those continuing on to Fairbanks do so by traveling 98 miles north on the Richardson highway.

    Other Highway Specifics

    • The total length of the Alaska Highway is 1,390 miles, with the highest summit reaching 4,250 feet. According to Out West Newspaper, travelers should allow seven to 10 days to travel the length of the highway.



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