How far is Fairbanks, AK from Big Lake, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Big Lake, AK is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Big Lake.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn right onto West Big Lake Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Big Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Big Lake Road
60 m · 5 sec · South Big Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Big Lake Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Big Lake Road
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Continue on West Susitna Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Susitna Parkway
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Turn right onto South Jay Sedor Street
3134 ft · 2 min · South Jay Sedor Street
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Turn right onto West Tinkerbell Court
801 ft · 35 sec · West Tinkerbell Court
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Continue on South Crocodile Way
105 m · 15 sec · South Crocodile Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Crocodile Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Big Lake.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Fairbanks and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Fairbanks and 159.3 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 $55.70 one way or $111.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow around Fairbanks and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 239.49 mi (385.42 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
This freshwater lake is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5213900, -149.9544400 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-149.95444, 61.52139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $4.98 | $55.70 | $111.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $58.48 | $116.97 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $60.91 | $121.82 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $73.45 | $146.91 |
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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