How much of Alaska is not accessible by road?

Only 20 percent of Alaska is accessible by road. Despite a land mass of 586,412 square miles, Alaska only has 12 numbered highways. This means most of Alaska is wilderness – untamed, untouched wilderness, rare to find anywhere else in the US. When planning your Alaska vacation, distances can be deceptively large.



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The absence of a road network is due to the extremely rugged terrain surrounding the city. This in turn makes Juneau a de facto island city in terms of transportation, since all goods coming in and out must go by plane or boat, in spite of the city's location on the Alaskan mainland.

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Getting around Alaska without a car The Alaska Railroad and the Park Connector bus service make it simple to get between the major sites in Alaska. Both have regular schedules, and riding these options means you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view—leaving the driving to someone else!

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Many visitors want to know if you can drive to Alaska on the Alaska Highway. The answer is yes! If you drive to Alaska you must drive through Canada. If you drive to Alaska you will need to drive through the province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

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With no road access to Juneau, it is the only state capital in the country that is accessible only by airplane or boat. One of the reasons Juneau has so much character is that it is one of Alaska's oldest cities.

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The car deck is closed off when the ferry is underway, thus you cannot sleep in your vehicle. For more information on sleeping on the ferry see our FAQ's and General Sailing Information.

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