How far is Chickaloon, AK from North Pole, AK?
The driving distance from Chickaloon, AK to North Pole, AK is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chickaloon and North Pole.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chickaloon and North Pole.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Standard Creek Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · Standard Creek Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Nenana Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Old Nenana Highway
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Turn left onto George Parks Highway
6.3 mi · 9 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
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Badger Road, Santa Claus Lane
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Santa Claus Lane
145 m · 10 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Santa Claus Lane
36 m · 3 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto North Santa Claus Lane
1845 ft · 42 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowman Lane
45 m · 12 sec · Snowman Lane
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Turn left onto Fourth Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fourth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chickaloon and North Pole.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Standard Creek Road
Continue on Standard Creek Road
8.21 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Chickaloon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near North Pole.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chickaloon to North Pole?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Chickaloon and 23.1 miles from North Pole.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Chickaloon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near North Pole.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chickaloon and North Pole. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.18 km).
#1 Chickaloon
Chickaloon is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 64.7958300, -148.4666700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 64.7511100, -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-147.349436, 64.751191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
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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