How far is Fairbanks, AK from Butte, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Butte, AK is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Scattered Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Butte.
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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
11.8 mi · 18 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
1867 ft · 49 sec · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2828 ft · 1 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto East Plumley Road
112 m · 10 sec · East Plumley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Plumley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Butte.
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 Light Rain leaving Fairbanks and Scattered Snow Showers near Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Butte?
The road trip is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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 166.7 miles from Fairbanks and 167.7 miles from Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.1 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 $58.42 one way or $116.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Fairbanks and Scattered Snow Showers near Butte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Butte. Straight-line distance: 231.36 mi (372.33 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butte
Butte is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5422200, -149.0333300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butte (-149.03333, 61.54222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $58.42 | $116.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.99 | $125.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.68 | $131.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.12 | $150.24 |
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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