Travel Times Between Visitor Services Areas

Wrangell-St. Elias is in a rural and remote part of Alaska. Travelling between each of the park's four visitor services areas takes time and, in some cases, prior planning and logistics. To ensure your visit is a successful one, use the travel times listed in the below chart when planning your trip. These times do not include time for stops- if you plan on viewing the scenery, taking pictures, and enjoying activities (all highly recommended), then traveling between these areas will take longer than what is listed.
Travel Time Between Visitor Services Areas in the Park (One Way)

Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center

McCarthy Road and Kennecott- Chitina

McCarthy Road and Kennecott- Kennecott

Yakutat

Nabesna Road- Slana (Beginning)

Nabesna Road- Kendesnii Campground

Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center

X

1 hour

4 hours

1 Day
(Flying)

1 hour

30 minutes

2 hours

15 minutes

McCarthy Road and Kennecott- Chitina

1 hour

15 mins.

X

2 hours

45 minutes

1 Day
(Flying)

2 hours

45 minutes

3 hours

3 minutes

McCarthy Road and Kennecott- Kennecott

4 hours

2 hours

45 minutes

X

1 Day
(Flying)

5 hours

30 minutes

6 hours

15 minutes

Yakutat

1 Day
(Flying)

1 Day
(Flying)

1 Day
(Flying)

X

1 Day
(Flying)

1 Day
(Flying)

Nabesna Road- Slana (Beginning)

1 hour

30 mins.

2 hours

45 minutes

5 hours

30 minutes

1 Day
(Flying)

X

45 minutes

Nabesna Road- Kendesnii Campground

2 hours

15 mins.

3 hours

30 minutes

6 hours

15 minutes

1 Day
(Flying)

45
minutes

X

 
Barren, snow and ice covered landscape with mountain peaks and clouds.
Chugach Mountains near Tebay Lakes

NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl

Last updated: May 15, 2023

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PO Box 439
Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway

Copper Center, AK 99573

Phone:

907 822-5234

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