How far is Cordova, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 447.4 miles (720.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Fairbanks.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Turn left
158 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
84.8 mi · 5 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
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Continue straight
59 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Ferry Way
1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way
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Continue on Hazelet Avenue
1522 ft · 27 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Turn right onto Egan Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Egan Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Highway
362.8 mi · 7 hr 13 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Airport Way
1183 ft · 31 sec · Airport Way
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 28 sec · Noble Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
133 m · 19 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 Cordova and Fairbanks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Continue on Richardson Highway
363 mi · 07h 13m
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 leaving Cordova and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 447.4 miles (720.1 km) and usually takes 11h 21m 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?
Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.7 miles from Cordova and 222.8 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.3 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 $78.18 one way or $156.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Cordova and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 303.11 mi (487.81 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $78.18 | $156.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $84.29 | $168.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $87.89 | $175.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $100.52 | $201.04 |
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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