How to Drive the Ice Road to Nuiqsut in Alaska?

Nuiqsut is a small village located on the Colville River Delta, in North Slope Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Nuiqsut

How to Get by Car to Nuiqsut in Alaska?

Located 35 miles from the Beaufort Sea and about 80 miles west of Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut is considered the northernmost town with road access. However, the only way to reach Nuiqsut year-round is by air. For four months, from January to April, it can also be reached via an ice road. Temperatures remain below freezing most of the year, rising above freezing only 122 days per year. July is the warmest month.

How Long is the Ice Road to Nuiqsut in Alaska?

The seasonal ice road to the town is about 62.09 miles (99.93 km) long and runs from Prudhoe Bay (Dalton Highway) to the village. Historically, the ice road was available for between 5 and 7 months of the year. The town was featured in the History Channel series Ice Road Truckers, when a convoy of truckers delivered supplies to the village. A road is being built to connect Nuiqsut to the road system through ConocoPhillips' Alpine Oil Reserve.
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