How far is Fairbanks, AK from Fritz Creek, AK?

The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is about 593.3 miles (954.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
593.35 mi
12h 42m
Flight
370.63 mi
596.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.63 mi
Kilometers
596.47 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
593.35 mi
Kilometers
954.9 km
Drive Time
12h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fritz Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:47 PM AKDT
Return by in Fairbanks
Sun, May 31, 1:30 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairbanks
2026-05-30T00:04
Arrive Fritz Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:47 PM AKDT
Route Timing
12h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:43 PM to 8:13 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairbanks
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Houston
AK

City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

From Fairbanks
295.8 mi
06h 21m
To Fritz Creek
297.5 mi
06h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Fritz Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Fritz Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Noble Street

    813 ft · 26 sec · Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2989 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway

    301.1 mi · 6 hr · George Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    131.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Pioneer Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Fritz Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
301 mi · 51%
Seward Highway
220 mi · 37%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 6%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 3%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 2%
Airport Way
3.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
12h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+222.7 mi
370.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
06h 21m from Fairbanks
Leave By
10:34 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairbanks and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Fritz Creek?

The road trip is about 593.3 miles (954.9 km) and usually takes 12h 42m 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?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.8 miles from Fairbanks and 297.5 miles from Fritz Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 222.7 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 $103.67 one way or $207.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairbanks and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Fritz Creek. Straight-line distance: 370.63 mi (596.47 km).

Fairbanks

#1 Fairbanks

City in Alaska, USA

Population30,696
Coordinates64.8377800, -147.7163900
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairbanks (-147.71639, 64.83778)
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 955 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.94 gal
79.26 L · about $103.67
Round trip
$207.35
41.88 gal · 158.52 L
Estimated CO2
186.1 kg one way
Round trip: 372.2 kg / 821 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $103.67 $207.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $111.78 $223.56
Premium $5.57 $116.55 $233.10
Diesel $6.37 $133.30 $266.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Fritz Creek. The current time is 00:04:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.