Drive Time
56h 11m
Distance
1095.5 mi
1,763 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$238
one way
The drive from Fairbanks, AK to Haines, AK covers 1095.5 miles and takes about 56h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Noble Street, Airport Way, George Parks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $238.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
16 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
547.8 miles from Fairbanks, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28h 5m into the drive .
At 1095.5 miles and 56h 11m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Noble Street and Airport Way.
At 56h 11m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1095.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairbanks, AK to Haines, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gambell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks, AK and Haines, AK.
Start on 12th Avenue
Turn right onto Noble Street
Turn right onto Airport Way
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
Continue on West Parks Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
Continue on East 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Gambell Street
Continue on Seward Highway
Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
Continue on West Camp Road
Turn right
Turn left
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
Continue on 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Dalton Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 11h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 547.8 miles or 28h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 273.9 miles or 14h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haines, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fairbanks, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairbanks, AK
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 14 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 14 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 14 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Haines, AK
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 14 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 547.8 mi from Fairbanks, AK · 28h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
362 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
723 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Meadow Lakes, AKNight 1
274 mi · about 14h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ester, AK after about 274 miles or 14 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
548 mi · about 28.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Willow, AK after about 548 miles or 28.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
822 mi · about 42.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Palmer, AK after about 822 miles or 42.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 547.8 miles from Fairbanks, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 14 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
The final approach into Haines, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haines, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Haines, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$238.42 one way
$476.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $250.80 | $501.60 |
| premium | $6.02 | $259.73 | $519.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $243.38 | $486.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$238
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$578–$858
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 383.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $115 in charging · 4 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 328.7 | 4 | $115.03 | $52.58 |
| Efficient EV | 273.9 | 3 | $95.86 | $43.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 438.2 | 5 | $153.37 | $70.11 |
Gas CO2
383 kg
EV CO2
128 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 4 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Fairbanks on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
24°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Haines on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
AKDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
22°F
Ester, AK
362 mi in
29°F
Meadow Lakes, AK
723 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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