Average driving speed: 59.4 mph
Kilometers per hour: 95.7 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.
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How long is the drive from Fairbanks, AK to West Des Moines, IA? The total driving time is 55 hours, 25 minutes.
Your trip begins in Fairbanks, Alaska. It ends in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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