Origin
Fairbanks, AK
Late night in Fairbanks on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
AKDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairbanks, AK to Chickaloon, AK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Fairbanks, AK
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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 55 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
$5.90 one way
$11.79 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Chickaloon, AK
Late night in Chickaloon on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
AKDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees warmer 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Fairbanks, AK
Full guide →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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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