How far is Fairbanks, AK from Badger, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Badger, AK is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Badger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Badger.
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Start on 12th Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 24 sec · Noble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Way
1103 ft · 33 sec · Airport Way
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Turn right onto Richardson Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Rozak Road
679 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Continue on Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left
1171 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Badger.
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.
Richardson Highway
Turn right onto Richardson Highway
6.59 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairbanks and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Badger?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
College is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Fairbanks and 4.7 miles from Badger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:54 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairbanks and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Badger. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Badger (-147.53333, 64.8)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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