Canada, Yukon
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
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
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 11 May 2026
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