How far is Anchorage, AK from Fritz Creek, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
236.02 mi
05h 30m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.02 mi
Kilometers
379.84 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fritz Creek
Sat, May 30, 6:48 AM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-05-30T01:18
Arrive Fritz Creek
Sat, May 30, 6:48 AM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Soldotna
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchorage
117.7 mi
02h 45m
To Fritz Creek
118.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Fritz Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Fritz Creek.

  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

    131.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Pioneer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Fritz Creek.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
220 mi · 93%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 5%
Hutler Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Gambell Street
1.18 mi
West Pioneer Avenue
0.99 mi
West 4th Avenue
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

Take the exit slight right

132 mi · 03h 10m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soldotna
02h 45m from Anchorage
Leave By
6:00 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Anchorage and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Fritz Creek?

The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Soldotna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Anchorage and 118.4 miles from Fritz Creek.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 6:00 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Anchorage and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Fritz Creek. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 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
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#2 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $41.24
Round trip
$82.48
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.24 $82.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.47 $88.93
Premium $5.57 $46.36 $92.73
Diesel $6.37 $53.03 $106.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Fritz Creek. The current time is 01:18:32.

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.