How far is Fairbanks, AK from Chickaloon, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Chickaloon, AK is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Chickaloon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Chickaloon.
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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
6 mi · 8 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn right onto Old Nenana Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Old Nenana Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Standard Creek Road
8.1 mi · 31 min · Standard Creek Road
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Continue on Standard Creek Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Standard Creek Road
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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 Chickaloon.
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.
Standard Creek Road
Turn sharp right onto Standard Creek Road
8.05 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Fairbanks and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Chickaloon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Chickaloon?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Fairbanks and 13.6 miles from Chickaloon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Fairbanks and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Chickaloon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Chickaloon. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chickaloon
Chickaloon is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 64.7958300, -148.4666700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chickaloon (-148.46667, 64.79583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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