How far is Butte, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Butte, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 336.2 miles (541 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Snow Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Fairbanks.
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Start on East Plumley Road
112 m · 16 sec · East Plumley Road
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Turn right onto Old Glenn Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on East Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2553 ft · 50 sec · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2447 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.5 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn right onto East Parks Highway
7.6 mi · 12 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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Take the exit straight toward East Airport Way
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Airport Way
3.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Turn left onto Cushman Street
635 ft · 27 sec · Cushman Street
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butte and Fairbanks.
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.
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 Snow Showers leaving Butte and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 336.2 miles (541 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 166.8 miles from Butte and 169.3 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.9 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.72 one way or $117.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Snow Showers around Butte and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 231.36 mi (372.33 km).
#1 Butte
Butte is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5422200, -149.0333300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Avenue (-147.71648, 64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $58.72 | $117.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.31 | $126.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $66.01 | $132.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.50 | $151.00 |
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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