Texas to Alaska to Texas. 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid driving on the Dalton Highway and the Dempster Highway. July/August 2023.

[PetitFrereArmada]

Eagle plains. I had a very good burger here.

Aerial view of the whole of Eagle Plains

On the side view showing the Dempster Highway.

Getting gas

Very good burger at Eagle Plains. I brought my own drink. I just asked for a cup of ice.

Pictures of the restaurant and bar area

I sat here taking a break while I overheard these 3 guys at the bar talking about each other's solo rides across the country and giving each other suggestions on what scenic drives and routes to take. I thought they all rode here together but when they were going to bed, I realized each of them was on their own solo road trip on the Dempster.

I left the hotel at Eagle Plains at 10:30 pm to start my 7 hours drive throughout the night down the Dempster Highway to Dawson City.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

Random stop at 2:00 am to stretch my legs and not fall asleep. While I passed so many vehicles all on the side of the road sleeping throughout the night.

Tombstone at 3:30 am

I made it to Dawson City at 4:30 am and went to the park and slept in my car. The hotel let me check in early at 1:00 pm today.

 

[crazysccrmd]

If eggs Benedict is your thing the El Dorado has some of the best I’ve ever eaten.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

I left Dawson City today for a 7-hour drive to Alaska. I enjoyed my stay in Dawson City a lot. It makes me wish I could visit again.

Some of my pictures from Dawsom City.

Make sure to go here to watch these girls dance. It is very entertaining. It is also a casino for those who want to gamble a bit. The entrance fee is about $15 US dollars for a pass for 1 full year. So I went for 2 nights and it was really great.

I went here and drank the dead man's toe!

Dawsom Museum was fun

A long group of cars crossing over to drive to Alaska yesterday.

Too many Europeans shipping these over to tour Canada, America, and who knows where else. I saw way too many of these.

I saw this in line with a license plate from Switzerland with a great message on it.
COLLECT MOMENTS, NOT THINGS.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

Top of the World Highway from Dawson City to Alaska

Chicken, Alaska

US border crossing on Top of the World Highway

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

I finally got to the end of the Alaska Highway. I saw a lot of animals on the side of the road. My car has been extremely dirty from driving the Dempster Highway. I took ot to some retailers who did a very good job. My car is back to like new.

My filthy car because of the Dempster

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

Yesterday, I visited Carcross. I strongly recommend people to stop and visit this colorful small town full of history.

The oldest grocery store in the Yukon. The pink one.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

I also visited Skagway. A very beautiful city to visit. The drive to Skagway is very beautiful.

 

[Todd780]

@PetitFrereArmada Great pics! Your travels always look so inspiring!

I love the drone shots. It's fun to try and find you in them. It's like playing Where's Waldo, haha

 

[K9LTW]

WOW! That's crazy. We passed this vehicle shortly after crossing into Canada from MT at the Carway crossing on May 29! Small world.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

I am finally home after my amazing road trip that saw me beat up my Accord very badly on the Dempster Highway. I am glad the Accord survived the Dempster. It was not easy. I feel sorry for her.

My car has 23,784 miles as of today.

I just changed my air and cabin filter and they were very dirty! The air filter was filthy! Look at the pictures. Why is Honda using oiled up air filter for the engine?

 

[Umbrarian]

Another GREAT trip report with great stories and photos! thx!

How weird is it I followed two people going to Arctic Circle about the same time. The other being Brad Kowitz, aka TrailRecon. You almost certainly passed each other on the highway, you both went to most of the same stops.

 

[ITTOG]

I am finally home after my amazing road trip that saw me beat up my Accord very badly on the Dempster Highway. I am glad the Accord survived the Dempster. It was not easy. I feel sorry for her.

My car has 22,784 miles as of today.

I just changed my air and cabin filter and they were very dirty! The air filter was filthy! Look at the pictures. Why is Honda using oiled up air filter for the engine?

Back in the day most manufacturer's used oiled filters. Honda still does on most of their engines. I used to have a honda lawnmower with one and my HOnda ATV uses an oiled filter as well. I guess if it works why change it?

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

My odometer at end of my trip. I did exactly 10,328 miles on this trip.

 

[PetitFrereArmada]

Now that I am finally home, I like to always do a summary of my trip in numbers.

Total cost of the whole trip (gas, food, souvenirs etc) = $4,000
Total Cost of gas = $1,075.12
Total miles driven = 10,328 miles
Total days on road trip = 21 days
Average miles driven per day = 491 miles driven per day

Damages to my car from rocks from passing trucks driving on the Dempster Highway
(1) Broken driver side headlight. I need a brand new headlight.
(2) 2 big cracks on my windshield that have quickly spread. I need a new windshield.

Approximate cost of replacing both items; I am guessing about $2,000. But I will see if I can get this done cheaper.