National parks near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
The closest national park to Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is Denali National Park — about 134 mi (216 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Fairbanks North Star Borough
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali National Park | 134 mi (216 km) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 365 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ivvavik National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Denali National Park, about 134 mi (216 km) away and roughly 3 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fairbanks North Star Borough in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.