How far is Anchorage, AK from Badger, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Badger, AK is about 368.2 miles (592.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Badger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Badger.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Post Road
663 ft · 21 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
3113 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Commercial Drive
867 ft · 23 sec · Commercial Drive
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Turn right onto Reeve Boulevard
715 ft · 22 sec · Reeve Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1842 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Rozak Road
679 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Continue on Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left
1171 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Badger.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Anchorage and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Badger?
The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.6 km) and usually takes 07h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Anchorage and 184.7 miles from Badger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.31 one way or $130.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Anchorage and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Badger. Straight-line distance: 258.33 mi (415.75 km).
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Badger (-147.53333, 64.8)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.03 | $65.31 | $130.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $68.16 | $136.32 |
| Premium | $5.47 | $71.00 | $142.01 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $85.10 | $170.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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