How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 593.2 miles (954.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 45m 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 10h 22m.
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.
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Fairbanks.
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Start on Hutler Road
1.1 km · 5 min · Hutler Road
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Turn left
1442 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Elata Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Elata Avenue
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Continue on Greer Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Greer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · East End Road
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Continue on East Pioneer Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Pioneer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Take the exit straight toward East Airport Way
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Airport Way
3.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Turn left onto Cushman Street
635 ft · 27 sec · Cushman Street
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fritz Creek and Fairbanks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Fritz Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fritz Creek to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 593.2 miles (954.7 km) and usually takes 10h 22m 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?
Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.3 miles from Fritz Creek and 297.9 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 222.6 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 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 $103.62 one way or $207.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Fritz Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 370.63 mi (596.47 km).
#1 Fritz Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 59.7361100, -151.2952800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Avenue (-147.71648, 64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 955 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 24m |
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 | $103.62 | $207.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $111.72 | $223.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $116.50 | $232.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $133.24 | $266.48 |
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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