How far is Houston, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Fairbanks is 231.03 miles (371.81 km).
Flight distance from Houston, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 231.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Houston to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 302.5 miles (486.82 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Fairbanks will take approximately 05 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Houston
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 2462 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°37'49"N 149°49'5"W |
| Latitude | 61.6302800 |
| Longitude | -149.8180600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fairbanks: 12th Avenue (-147.71648,64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Fairbanks
The distance between Houston and Fairbanks is 487 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Fairbanks. The current time is 18:51:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.41 liters (10.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Fairbanks is $46.26 (diesel $49.27).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $46.26 | $48.7 | $50.85 | $49.27 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
