How far is Fairbanks, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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 07h 08m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Lazy Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Lazy Mountain.
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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
11.8 mi · 18 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
1867 ft · 49 sec · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2828 ft · 1 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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Turn right onto Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn straight
2909 ft · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1400 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1768 ft · 2 min
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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 Lazy Mountain.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Fairbanks and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Lazy Mountain?
The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Fairbanks and 168.5 miles from Lazy Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.7 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 $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Fairbanks and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 225.17 mi (362.37 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.26 | $126.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.96 | $131.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.44 | $150.87 |
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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