How far is Gateway, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Gateway, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 323.5 miles (520.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gateway and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and Fairbanks.
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Start on Joanne Drive
785 ft · 39 sec · Joanne Drive
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Turn left onto Regents Road
1124 ft · 50 sec · Regents Road
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Continue on East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 2 min · East Duchess Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
90 m · 6 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Continue on South Georgeson Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · South Georgeson Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trunk Road
67 m · 4 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
1212 ft · 30 sec · Trunk Road
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Take the ramp right toward AK 3 North: Wasilla
2662 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
12.1 mi · 18 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 Gateway 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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Snow Likely leaving Gateway and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gateway to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 323.5 miles (520.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Gateway and 161.9 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Gateway and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 230.52 mi (370.98 km).
#1 Gateway
Gateway is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.91 | $121.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.64 | $145.27 |
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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