How far is Farmers Loop, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Farmers Loop, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 363.5 miles (585 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Loop and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop and Anchorage.
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Start on the route
631 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Loop
1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop
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Turn left onto Senate Drive
1986 ft · 2 min · Senate Drive
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
2026 ft · 40 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on Tanana Loop
2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive
43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · 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
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
109 m · 18 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Farmers Loop and Anchorage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Farmers Loop and Light Rain Likely near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Loop to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 363.5 miles (585 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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 180.6 miles from Farmers Loop and 182.9 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.4 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 $63.52 one way or $127.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmers Loop and Light Rain Likely near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Loop and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 264.08 mi (424.99 km).
#1 Farmers Loop
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4,853 |
| Coordinates | 64.9082200, -147.6986600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $63.52 | $127.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.49 | $136.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.41 | $142.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.68 | $163.35 |
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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