How far is City of Unalaska, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from City of Unalaska, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 1557.6 miles (2506.7 km), with a travel time of about 64h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 995.7 miles (1602.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 128h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 64h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Unalaska and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Unalaska and Fairbanks.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 6 min
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Continue on Ulakta Drive
1.2 mi · 8 min · Ulakta Drive
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1341 ft · 44 sec · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn left
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 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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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 City of Unalaska 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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Unalaska and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Unalaska to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 1557.6 miles (2506.7 km) and usually takes 64h 19m 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?
Port Lions is a useful midpoint, sitting about 776.6 miles from City of Unalaska and 781 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 995.7 miles (1602.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 561.9 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 $272.11 one way or $544.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 488.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Unalaska and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Unalaska and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 995.75 mi (1602.51 km).
#1 City of Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,376 |
| Coordinates | 53.9301500, -166.5488100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbanks (-147.71639, 64.83778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 25m |
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 | $272.11 | $544.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $293.38 | $586.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $305.91 | $611.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $349.88 | $699.75 |
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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