Where is Talkeetna?
Talkeetna, Alaska is located 14 miles off the Parks Highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Talkeetna, Alaska is between Anchorage and Fairbanks, 14 miles off the Parks Highway. It is the closest town in Alaska to Mt. McKinley, with only a 60 mile flight to the summit. 115 miles north of Anchorage (approx. 2 1/2 hours drive) 125 miles south of Denali National Park (approx. 3 hours drive) 246 miles south of Fairbanks (approx.