How far is Fairbanks, AK from Tanaina, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Tanaina, AK is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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 06h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Tanaina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Tanaina.
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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
8.4 mi · 12 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto North Church Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Church Road
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Turn right onto West Seldon Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Seldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lucille Street
54 m · 3 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schrock Road
1152 ft · 37 sec · East Schrock Road
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Turn left onto McCormick
697 ft · 33 sec · McCormick
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McAdoo Way
662 ft · 30 sec · East McAdoo Way
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Turn right onto Barra Loop
142 m · 21 sec · Barra Loop
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Turn right onto Loch Ness Court
106 m · 15 sec · Loch Ness Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loch Ness Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Tanaina.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairbanks and Light Rain Likely near Tanaina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Tanaina?
The road trip is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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 159.3 miles from Fairbanks and 160.2 miles from Tanaina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.4 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 $55.80 one way or $111.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairbanks and Light Rain Likely near Tanaina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Tanaina. Straight-line distance: 228.13 mi (367.14 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
| Population | 8,197 |
| Coordinates | 61.6269400, -149.4280600 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanaina (-149.42806, 61.62694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.16 | $120.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.73 | $125.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.74 | $143.49 |
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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