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And with Alaska you could add a new metric “can’t get there from here “.

Like so many map makers.

or Wyoming

I'm from North Dakota and when the friggin sign in Wyoming says there are no towns for the next 73 miles you believe them and make sure your fuel is good.

73 miles is only about an hour.

Very much depends on the season.

Also on services at that town being open.

Its always fun to drive up to a gas station that closes early. You'll find that the various maps applications are really low data for rural areas.

When I was young and a bit stupid 73 miles could be done in 45 minutes, but I've also had nights where 73 miles was a 3 hour drive.

This is less of a problem now that most places have 24 hour pumps with credit card machines, even in the sticks (really, they need it the most since it’s rarely profitable to pay an employee to be at the store).

That also applies to these towns that may be more 3 times that distance from a larger city. 73 miles is not far compared to the cities in the article.

It’s an eternity if you’re out of gas. ;)

Yes, but the entire reason I said anything was to compare the distances in the article, which are much higher, to this.