How far is Bethel, AK from Farmers Loop, AK?

The estimated driving distance from Bethel, AK to Farmers Loop, AK is about 619.3 miles (996.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 51m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 42m 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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Road
619.34 mi
10h 51m · estimated
Flight
524.86 mi
844.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
524.86 mi
Kilometers
844.68 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
619.34 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
996.73 km
Drive Time
10h 51m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Loop
Wed, Apr 29, 8:12 AM AKDT
Return by in Bethel
Wed, Apr 29, 7:04 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-28T21:21
Arrive Farmers Loop
Wed, Apr 29, 8:12 AM AKDT
Route Timing
10h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:51 PM to 6:21 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:18 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Nikolai
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Bethel
262.4 mi
05h 25m
To Farmers Loop
356.9 mi
05h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Farmers Loop.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.4 mi
524.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nikolai
05h 25m from Bethel
Leave By
2:18 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Bethel and Scattered Rain Showers near Farmers Loop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Farmers Loop?

The road trip is about 619.3 miles (996.7 km) and usually takes 10h 51m 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?

Nikolai is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.4 miles from Bethel and 356.9 miles from Farmers Loop.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.4 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 $108.18 one way or $216.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Bethel and Scattered Rain Showers near Farmers Loop.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Farmers Loop. Straight-line distance: 524.86 mi (844.68 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,658
Coordinates60.7922200, -161.7558300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Farmers Loop

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population4,853
Coordinates64.9082200, -147.6986600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-161.75583, 60.79222)
End: Farmers Loop (-147.69866, 64.90822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 997 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.85 gal
82.73 L · about $108.18
Round trip
$216.36
43.7 gal · 165.46 L
Estimated CO2
194.2 kg one way
Round trip: 388.4 kg / 856 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $108.18 $216.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $116.64 $233.27
Premium $5.57 $121.62 $243.23
Diesel $6.37 $139.10 $278.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Farmers Loop. The current time is 21:21:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.