The Dalton Highway or Dalton Pass spans 414 miles or 666 kilometers from Deadhorse to Elliot Highway. Despite the road’s dangerous nature, it is commonly used by truckers heading to or from the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.
The dangers on this road are numerous. To start, the fact that it is in Alaska means it is exposed to the state’s potential avalanches and cold, heavy winds. The route also has challenging terrain with poor visibility. It is also not entirely paved. Not only is this road dangerous, but a simple accident can easily turn deadly because it is so far from medical facilities, restaurants, or gas stations. You could easily starve to death if you got stranded without supplies. How long is the stretch without any stops or resources? 240 miles.
