From the Midwest to Alaska

[ZeeBabar]

I would like to do a solo road trip from St. Louis to Alaska, a certain challenge for a man in his 70’s. I get confusing reports with some saying it cannot be done in a Corvette, that there are gravel roads, pot holes, gas stations and motels far apart and on. They suggest a 4 wheel drive.

There are others that state that if you select the route to enter Canada and to the Alaskan highway, the roads are much improved, the services are there well within 20-40 miles, that it can be done in a Corvette. To opt out of looking at the shortest route and instead stick to the paved highways. They say that people advising against it are those that travelled to Alaska a decade or more earlier, that conditions are much improved.

So, my questions are whether it can be done in a Corvette, whether there is a well travelled and paved route I should use and what that is. What might be the best time to go on such a trip. Is starting in May too early?

Note that ferrying myself and my car over is not something I would choose unless there are no good options.

Moderator Note: Please keep all of your questions about your Alaska trip ideas in this thread.