How far is Badger, AK from Gateway, AK?
The driving distance from Badger, AK to Gateway, AK is about 330.4 miles (531.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Rain And Snow then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Badger and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Badger and Gateway.
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Start on the route
1171 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Continue on Rozak Road
603 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Turn right onto Richardson Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
322.8 mi · 6 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trunk Road
1508 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Trunk Road
126 m · 7 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
1773 ft · 43 sec · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trunk Road
33 m · 2 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
2565 ft · 42 sec · Trunk Road
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Turn right onto East Duchess Drive
104 m · 13 sec · East Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
29 m · 5 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Turn left onto East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 1 min · East Duchess Drive
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Continue on Regents Road
1124 ft · 51 sec · Regents Road
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Turn right onto Joanne Drive
785 ft · 34 sec · Joanne Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joanne Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Badger and Gateway.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Take the exit slight right
323 mi · 06h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Badger and Rain And Snow then Chance Rain Showers near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Badger to Gateway?
The road trip is about 330.4 miles (531.8 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Badger and 164.8 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.73 one way or $115.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Badger and Rain And Snow then Chance Rain Showers near Gateway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Badger and Gateway. Straight-line distance: 229.22 mi (368.9 km).
#1 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gateway
Gateway is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 207 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joanne Drive (-149.24058, 61.573661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $4.95 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.24 | $124.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.90 | $129.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.23 | $148.46 |
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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