How far is Lazy Mountain, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Lazy Mountain, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 340 miles (547.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
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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Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lazy Mountain and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lazy Mountain and Fairbanks.
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Start on McRoberts Creek Trail
1.3 mi · 13 min · McRoberts Creek Trail
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Continue on Smith Road Extension
1.5 mi · 4 min · Smith Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Glenn Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on East Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2553 ft · 50 sec · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2447 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.5 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn right onto East Parks Highway
7.6 mi · 12 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 Lazy Mountain 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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Lazy Mountain and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lazy Mountain to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 340 miles (547.1 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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 166.2 miles from Lazy Mountain and 173.8 miles from Fairbanks.
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 114.8 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 $59.41 one way or $118.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Lazy Mountain and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lazy Mountain and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 225.17 mi (362.37 km).
#1 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| 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: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $59.41 | $118.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.06 | $128.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $76.39 | $152.78 |
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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