How far is Anchorage, AK from Diamond Ridge, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.28 mi
05h 05m
Flight
120.57 mi
194.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.57 mi
Kilometers
194.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.28 mi
Kilometers
357.73 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamond Ridge
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Fri, Apr 17, 2:04 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-04-17T03:53
Arrive Diamond Ridge
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bear Creek
AK

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

From Anchorage
110.8 mi
02h 32m
To Diamond Ridge
111.5 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Diamond Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Diamond Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gambell Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    126.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Diamond Ridge Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Diamond Ridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Autumn Star Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Autumn Star Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Diamond Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
214 mi · 96%
Diamond Ridge Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Gambell Street
1.18 mi · 1%
West 4th Avenue
0.98 mi
Skyline Drive
0.72 mi
Autumn Star Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

Take the exit slight right

127 mi · 03h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.8 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
02h 32m from Anchorage
Leave By
6:50 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Anchorage and Chance Light Snow near Diamond Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Diamond Ridge?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Anchorage and 111.5 miles from Diamond Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Anchorage and Chance Light Snow near Diamond Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Diamond Ridge. Straight-line distance: 120.57 mi (194.04 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Diamond Ridge

#2 Diamond Ridge

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,156
Coordinates59.6761100, -151.5575000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
End: Diamond Ridge (-151.5575, 59.67611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $38.82
Round trip
$77.63
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.82 $77.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $41.85 $83.70
Premium $5.57 $43.64 $87.27
Diesel $6.37 $49.91 $99.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Diamond Ridge. The current time is 03:53:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.