How far is Fairbanks, AK from Healy, AK?

The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Healy, AK is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.95 mi
02h 19m
Flight
77.39 mi
124.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.95 mi
Kilometers
181.77 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Healy
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM AKDT
Return by in Fairbanks
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairbanks
2026-04-17T03:53
Arrive Healy
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM AKDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairbanks
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

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
Nenana
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Fairbanks
56.3 mi
01h 09m
To Healy
56.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
35°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Healy.

  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

    106 mi · 2 hr 6 min · George Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Healy Spur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Healy Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
106 mi · 94%
Airport Way
3.83 mi · 3%
Healy Spur Road
2.87 mi · 3%
Noble Street
0.15 mi
12th Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway

106 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nenana
01h 09m from Fairbanks
Leave By
1:52 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Fairbanks and Chance Light Snow near Healy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Healy?

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Nenana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Fairbanks and 56.7 miles from Healy.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:52 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Fairbanks and Chance Light Snow near Healy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Healy. Straight-line distance: 77.39 mi (124.55 km).

Fairbanks

#1 Fairbanks

City in Alaska, USA

Population30,696
Coordinates64.8377800, -147.7163900
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Healy

#2 Healy

Census designated place

Population1,021
Coordinates63.8569400, -148.9661100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairbanks (-147.71639, 64.83778)
End: Healy (-148.96611, 63.85694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $19.75
Round trip
$39.51
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.75 $39.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $21.30 $42.60
Premium $5.57 $22.21 $44.42
Diesel $6.37 $25.40 $50.80

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Healy. The current time is 03:53:51.

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.