How far is Fairbanks, AK from Cordova, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Cordova, AK is about 450.6 miles (725.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 39m 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 12h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Cordova.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Richardson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Richardson Highway
268.1 mi · 5 hr 20 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on East Egan Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hazelet Avenue
1522 ft · 27 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Continue on Ferry Way
1258 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Way
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
84.8 mi · 5 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
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Continue straight
125 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
77 m · 4 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on 1st Street
2561 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Adams Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Cordova.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Richardson Highway
268 mi · 05h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Fairbanks and Rain near Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Cordova?
The road trip is about 450.6 miles (725.2 km) and usually takes 12h 19m 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?
Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.7 miles from Fairbanks and 226 miles from Cordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.5 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 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 $78.72 one way or $157.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Fairbanks and Rain near Cordova.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 303.11 mi (487.81 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordova (-145.75867, 60.5432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $78.72 | $157.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $84.87 | $169.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $88.50 | $177.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $101.22 | $202.44 |
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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