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Canada, Yukon

Dempster Highway

A gravel road across the Arctic Circle through tundra and unbroken silence.

Length

736 km

In miles

457.3 mi

Driving time

18 hr 24 min

Atlas rating

9.1 / 10

Driving quality8.5
Scenery9.7

The run

Dawson City to Inuvik, following the Hwy 5. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Gravel, carry two spares, ice road conditions in winter