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Trip from Fairbanks, AK to Chickaloon, AK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alaska, USA

Fairbanks, AK

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Downtown Chickaloon, AK, AK

Chickaloon, AK

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Trip Overview

Fairbanks to Chickaloon is 27.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Standard Creek Road and George Parks Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Alaska, offering a glimpse into local Alaskan routes. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a quick transit or a short exploration. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns, making it less about covering vast distances and more about navigating local roads. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness within the Alaskan landscape.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Standard Creek Road 9.7 mi 37m
Old Nenana Highway 7.4 mi 12m
George Parks Highway 6 mi 8m
Airport Way 3.3 mi 5m
Noble Street 0.2 mi <1m
12th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Standard Creek Road — 9.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks, AK and Chickaloon, AK.

1

Start on 12th Avenue

436 ft · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
2

Turn right onto Noble Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Noble Street
3

Turn right onto Airport Way

3.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Way
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto AK 3

6.0 mi · 8 min · George Parks Highway
6

Turn right onto Old Nenana Highway

7.4 mi · 12 min · Old Nenana Highway
7

Turn sharp right onto Standard Creek Road

8.1 mi · 31 min · Standard Creek Road
8

Continue on Standard Creek Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Standard Creek Road
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Noble Street

Turn right onto Noble Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Airport Way

Turn right onto Airport Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | AK 3 / George Parks Highway

Merge onto AK 3 / George Parks Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
10 mi into trip | ~15m in | Old Nenana Highway

Turn right onto Old Nenana Highway

Navigation decision point

5
17.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | Standard Creek Road

Turn sharp right onto Standard Creek Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.32 one way

$10.64 round trip

$4.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.28 $5.65 $11.30
premium $5.46 $5.84 $11.68
diesel $4.80 $5.14 $10.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Fairbanks, AK

Morning in Fairbanks on Sunday

Local time

8:43 AM

AKDT

Current temp

63°F

Scattered Rain Showers

W 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued June 28 at 11:14AM AKDT until June 29 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Destination

Chickaloon, AK

Morning in Chickaloon on Sunday

Local time

8:43 AM

AKDT

Current temp

62°F

Scattered Rain Showers

W 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued June 28 at 11:14AM AKDT until June 29 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving percentage to speak of. You'll be navigating Standard Creek Road, Old Nenana Highway, and George Parks Highway, but the bulk of your time will be on local stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on Standard Creek Road. The journey involves a series of turns rather than long, open stretches, so keep your attention focused on navigation as you transition between these roadways. It’s a driving experience that requires active engagement with the road ahead.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Standard Creek Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Noble Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fairbanks, AK to Chickaloon, AK is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Noble Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Airport Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (AK 3 / George Parks Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,504 ft 418 ft

Total Climb

1,138 ft

Total Descent

1,091 ft

Highest Point

1,504 ft

~13.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,087 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Fairbanks, AK

Full guide →

“The Golden Heart City” · Founded 1901

Fairbanks is a town in interior Alaska. With 31,000 inhabitants (2019), and 98,000 in Fairbanks North Star Borough, it is Alaska's second-largest city. A junction of several major highways, will be a likely stop of most visitors to the state. Fairbanks may be like a smaller version of a large American city. There's a Walmart, a Home Depot and a McDonald's. Don't let this fool you: the greater Fairbanks area is true to its roots. There are plenty of Alaskan originals here.

Top landmarks

  • • Immaculate Conception Church — church in Fairbanks, Alaska
  • • University of Alaska Museum of the North — museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • • Nenana

Arriving in Chickaloon, AK

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Standard Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Noble Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Airport Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (AK 3 / George Parks Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chickaloon, AK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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