Alaska Highway Milepost Master Reference Table
Complete mile-by-mile highway stop directory including gas availability, scenic vistas, and restroom facilities across Southcentral Alaska.
Complete mile-by-mile highway stop directory including gas availability, scenic vistas, and restroom facilities across Southcentral Alaska.
| Milepost | Location / Landmark | Highway | Fuel Available | Services | Logistical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP 127.0 | Anchorage (Downtown Hub) | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | YES (Fuel) | Restrooms / Food | Full urban services, Ted Stevens Airport, and major car/RV rentals. |
| MP 117.0 | Potter Marsh Wildlife Boardwalk | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | Elevated wooden boardwalk for spotting spawning salmon and waterbirds. |
| MP 110.5 | Beluga Point Overlook | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Pullout Only | Rocky ocean cliff for Beluga whale watching and Dall sheep viewing. |
| MP 100.0 | Indian Creek Pullout | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Pullout Only | Scenic Turnagain Arm tidal bore viewing pullout. |
| MP 96.0 | Bird Point Overlook | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | Paved trail system, interpretive panels, and viewing telescopes. |
| MP 90.0 | Girdwood Junction & Fuel Center | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | YES (Fuel) | Restrooms / Food | CRITICAL: Last gas station before Seward (90-mile gap begins). |
| MP 79.0 | Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | 200-acre wildlife sanctuary caring for bears, moose, and bison. |
| MP 68.5 | Turnagain Pass Summit (988 ft) | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | Highest elevation pass on the highway; scenic alpine tundra and wildflowers. |
| MP 56.0 | Hope Highway Junction | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Pullout Only | 17-mile spur road to the historic gold rush village of Hope. |
| MP 45.0 | Summit Lake Lodge & Lake | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | Historic lodge, cabins, and alpine fishing lake. |
| MP 37.0 | Tern Lake Junction (Sterling Hwy) | Seward Hwy (AK-1) | NO FUEL | Restrooms / Food | Junction for Sterling Hwy (AK-1) South to Cooper Landing and Homer. |
| MP 29.0 | Moose Pass Historic Town | Seward Hwy (AK-9) | YES (Fuel) | Restrooms / Food | Small lakeside mountain village with bakery and fuel. |
| MP 8.0 | Exit Glacier Road Junction | Seward Hwy (AK-9) | NO FUEL | Pullout Only | 9-mile paved spur to Kenai Fjords National Park Exit Glacier Nature Center. |
| MP 0.0 | Seward Small Boat Harbor | Seward Hwy (AK-9) | YES (Fuel) | Restrooms / Food | Southern terminus of the Seward Highway and departure port for glacier boat cruises. |
Alaska Highway Milepost Navigation & Emergency Methodology
In Alaska, addresses outside incorporated municipalities do not utilize traditional street numbers. Instead, all residences, emergency services, trailheads, and scenic turnouts are cataloged by state highway Mileposts (MP). White-on-green paddle markers are erected at every exact statutory mile along all major state corridors.
When reporting vehicle breakdowns, wildlife collisions, or medical emergencies to the Alaska State Troopers (via 911 or dispatch at 907-428-7200), always state your exact highway corridor and nearest milepost marker.
Corridor Comparison: Elevation Summits & Winter Road Passes
Major Alaska highways traverse high alpine passes that experience sudden subarctic blizzards, freezing fog, and avalanche closures between October and May:
? Eureka Summit (Glenn Highway AK-1, MP 129.5): 3,322 feet elevation. Highest paved highway pass in Alaska; severe snow drifting in winter.
? Broad Pass (Parks Highway AK-3, MP 201): 2,300 feet elevation. Continental divide between Pacific and Arctic watersheds.
? Turnagain Pass (Seward Highway AK-1, MP 68.5): 988 feet elevation. Heavy coastal snowfall corridor with active DOT avalanche mitigation.
State DOT Dispatch & Real-Time Road Conditions Contacts
Before embarking on any highway journey across Alaska, verify real-time road conditions, chain requirements, and construction delays using the official Alaska Department of Transportation 511 traveler information system:
? Web Portal: 511.alaska.gov (Features live highway camera feeds across all passes).
? Telephone Dispatch: Dial 5-1-1 within Alaska, or 1-866-282-7552 from out-of-state.