How far is Fairbanks, AK from Bear Creek, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Bear Creek, AK is about 482.9 miles (777.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 57m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Bear Creek.
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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 · 26 sec · Noble Street
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Turn right onto Airport Way
3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Take the ramp slight right
2989 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301.1 mi · 6 hr · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
121.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Nash Road
75 m · 12 sec · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 30 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 54 sec · Excaliber Way
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Continue on Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 40 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wizard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Bear Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 00m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairbanks and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 482.9 miles (777.2 km) and usually takes 09h 58m 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?
Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.8 miles from Fairbanks and 242.1 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.6 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 $84.37 one way or $168.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairbanks and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 327.29 mi (526.73 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-149.395, 60.16417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $84.37 | $168.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $90.96 | $181.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $94.84 | $189.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $108.48 | $216.95 |
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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