how far in distance is it from fairbanks alaska to smithers biritish columbia?

Answer 1

You can find the driving distance and time at www.mapquest.com. But here's the thing you have to consider ...

A few months ago, I was figuring out a similar route, but using Anchorage and Vancouver instead. To and from Alaska, you have to take the Alaska Highway through Watson Lake, B.C. (or maybe that's in the Yukon).

Anyway, there are two choices at Watson Lake. One is the Alaska Highway toward Edmonton, then down through Prince George, B.C., and over to Smithers on Hwy. 16, I think.

The alternative is to go down the Stewart-Cassier Highway (Hwy. 37) in western B.C. This road is they most direct route between Smithers and Watson Lake ... going through Prince George is a lot longer.

The problem is that mapquest doesn't want to route you along Hwy. 37. You have to force it by routing yourself through a town along that road. (Then it works.) Mapquest tries very hard to keep you off Hwy. 37, saying that portions are unpaved, that you'll average 16 mph, etc., etc.

Don't believe it. Unless you're going at a bad time of year, that route is okay, and it's very scenic. Make sure you gas up everywhere you can, and you'll be alright.

Answer 2

Just calculate the great circle distance.

990 miles

Answer 3

You want to go to this nifty website:

http://www.indo.com/distance/

Answer 4

You could always mapquest it.