The great state of Alaska is a majestic wonderland. It's a faraway place, best known for its rugged beauty, soaring mountains, ancient glaciers, and plethora of wildlife. Considering its vast size and many remote and wild places, the roads and highways connecting Alaska's top natural attractions are easily accessible, exceptionally maintained, and unbelievably scenic. Oh, and Alaskans love their coffee, so you'll find plenty of independent coffee huts brewing buzz-worthy beverages along most major routes.
Alaska is definitely winning when it comes to road trips. Are you ready to see Alaska your way, and create a lifetime of memories?
This adventure-packed week-long itinerary—between Fairbanks and Seward—is all you need to start planning your road trip. Pick up your rental car and enjoy the route, through boreal forests and lush river valleys, with bold views of majestic Denali. As you pass the park's entrance, continue about eight miles south to the Denali Cabins. Nestled amid an Alaska wilderness, the quiet enclave of 46 cedar cabins are the perfect basecamp for outdoor adventure.
After, enjoy a leisurely fireside stargazing session, cozy up in your cabin for a solid night's sleep. You have a busy day tomorrow! Get ready for an epic all-day exploration with the Denali Backcountry Adventure , and take a break from being behind the wheel.
After boarding the sightseeing bus, sit back, relax and let your driver a friendly local take care of the rest. You're heading way further into the park than you'd be able to drive on your own! During the hour expedition, you'll travel to the end of the famous Denali Park Road, visiting top natural landmarks and enjoying a multitude of wildlife viewing opportunities—the protected park teems with bears, moose and caribou, to name a few.
A hearty, Alaska-inspired creek-side lunch at Miner's Day Lodge will help sustain your energy on this invigorating adventure. Fuel up with breakfast at Prey, then check-out and head to the Denali Visitor Center, located at the park entrance. The center, operated by the National Park Service, is a great way to learn more about area wildlife, ecology and history. Chat with one of the rangers, check out the exhibits and view the minute film "Heartbeats of Denali," showcasing the park's beautiful landscapes and wildlife.
Distance between Fairbanks and Anchorage. Nonstop drive: miles or km Driving time: 6 hours, 7 minutes Realistically, you'll probably want to add a buffer for rest stops, gas, or food along the way. From: 1 traveler 2 travelers 3 travelers 4 travelers 5 travelers 6 travelers To: round-trip one-way Depart: Return: Rooms: 1 2 3 4 5 Travelers: 1 2 3 4 5 Get: vacation flight hotel deals car rental.
Change your route From: To:. Flight distance: miles or km Flight time: 44 minutes The straight line flight distance is 99 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1. Draw map. Road trip: 2 days of driving With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip.
Travel time: 7 hours on the road with 1 overnight Itinerary Start in Fairbanks. To see all the details on this itinerary, including recommended restaurants, hotels, and things to do along the way, check out the full road trip planner:. In the quick calculation above, we assumed you had a private plane and just wanted to know the time in the air from city to city. Getting to the airport: 13 minutes Getting to your destination: 12 minutes Now finally, let's look at an example flight from FAI to ANC and figure out how long it would take to fly including take-off and landing, and time to taxi on the runway.
Total travel time: 3 hours To see the details on this flight plan, including recommended airports, airline, and route, check out the flight planner:. Midrange Talkeetna Roadhouse Booking.
Splurge Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Booking. Get to driving, Denali National Park sits about another 2. You cannot drive past the Savage River post in Denali National Park unless you visit in September and secure a Denali Road Lottery Permit which is only a few miles past the visitor center. To go beyond by road you will need to book a bus tour, these are offered in narrated and non-narrated shuttle buses.
Visit the NPS website for more info info on buses and schedules. National Park Pass holders just need to show their pass to get in. If going into the backcountry you must obtain a backcountry pass at the visitor center- they are free. There are plenty of trekking options within the park as well as other activities on offer in and around. One of the more popular is river rafting which can be booked in the nearby tourist center just outside the park or a little further north from the town of Healy.
Looking for ideas? Check out my Denali National Park Guide. The drive from Denali to Fairbanks is miles and should take about Many will opt to stop at Healy, Nenana, and more. Midrange Moose Lodge Booking. Splurge Sophie Station Suites Booking. Fairbanks has a few sites on offer as well such as Pioneer Park, the Chena River, and downtown Fairbanks.
If you have extra time after you arrive in Fairbanks you could continue up to North Pole no, not the actual one, just the goofy town with the name. Want a relaxing way to spend your last bit of time in Alaska? You could head toward Chena Hotsprings and have a soak in the hot waters. The Chena Hotsprings Resort is 62 miles northwest of Fairbanks and should take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes each way.
Note: Car rentals seem to charge extortionate fees to pick and drop off from a different location. If this is the case, your best option will likely be to add an additional day onto your trip and return back to Anchorage and fly out from there. Check in to your lodgings and spend the night. Day 3 Denali Wake up early for a shuttle or tour bus ride along the mile road into Denali National Park; buses are the only vehicles allowed on most of the road.
The full round trip can take 12 hours, but shorter routes are available. Once the tour is over, make your way back to your hotel for the night. Day 4 Denali There is no other place like Denali, so stick around for another day of wilderness adventures. Popular choices include whitewater rafting , off-road excursions, horseback trail rides, tours of the National Park Service sled dog kennels, and day hikes on trails near the park entrance.
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