How far is College, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from College, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College and Fairbanks.
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Start on College Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · College Road
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Continue on College Road
723 ft · 12 sec · College Road
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Turn straight onto Illinois Street
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Illinois Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Illinois Street
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Continue on Barnette Street
2488 ft · 54 sec · Barnette Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
670 ft · 19 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Turner Street
131 m · 25 sec · South Turner Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
789 ft · 35 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 College and Fairbanks.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
College Road
Start on College Road
2.84 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving College and 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 College to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmers Loop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from College and 2.5 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around College and Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 2.86 mi (4.61 km).
#1 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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