How far is Fairbanks, AK from King Cove, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to King Cove, AK is about 1249.6 miles (2011 km), with a travel time of about 40h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 839.3 miles (1350.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 81h 19m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 40h 39m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and King Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and King Cove.
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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
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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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 King Cove.
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Fairbanks and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to King Cove?
The road trip is about 1249.6 miles (2011 km) and usually takes 40h 39m 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?
Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 623 miles from Fairbanks and 626.6 miles from King Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 839.3 miles (1350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 410.3 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 $218.29 one way or $436.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 391.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Fairbanks and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 839.27 mi (1350.68 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2011 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 41h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 35m |
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 | $218.29 | $436.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $235.35 | $470.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $245.40 | $490.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $280.68 | $561.35 |
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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