How far is Petersburg, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Petersburg, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 869.4 miles (1399.1 km), with a travel time of about 29h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 741.2 miles (1192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 58h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 29h 00m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Fairbanks.
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Start on Fram Street
115 m · 22 sec · Fram Street
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Turn left onto North Nordic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Nordic Drive
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Turn right
776 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Continue straight
107 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 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 Petersburg and Fairbanks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 869.4 miles (1399.1 km) and usually takes 29h 00m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 578.6 miles from Petersburg and 290.8 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 741.2 miles (1192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.2 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 $151.90 one way or $303.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 272.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 741.15 mi (1192.77 km).
#1 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 56.8125000, -132.9555600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 1399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 50m |
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 | $151.90 | $303.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $163.77 | $327.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $170.76 | $341.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $195.31 | $390.62 |
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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