Alaska route stop · Dalton Highway

Arctic Circle sign

the latitude marker and classic photo stop at Mile 115

Featured driveThe Dalton Highway
StateAlaska
Drive length414 miles
Trip time2+ days each way

Arctic Circle sign is one of the places Roamward flags on the The Dalton Highway because it gives the drive its texture: the latitude marker and classic photo stop at Mile 115. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.

How it fits the drive

The Dalton Highway runs near Fairbanks → Deadhorse, AK. The gravel haul road to the Arctic Ocean.

Nearby route stops

  • Yukon River Crossingthe long bridge over the Yukon at Mile 56 (Dalton Highway)
  • Coldfoota tiny truck stop and the gateway to Gates of the Arctic (Dalton Highway)

Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.

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