How far is Bear Creek, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from Bear Creek, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Creek and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and Eagle River.
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Start on Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 45 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Turn left onto Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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Continue on Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 56 sec · Excaliber Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 29 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Nash Road
75 m · 8 sec · Nash Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
121.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Eagle River, Downtown
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Glenn Highway
814 ft · 24 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Monte Road
126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Creek and Eagle River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Turn right onto Seward Highway
122 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Bear Creek and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Bear Creek and 69.1 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Bear Creek and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).
#1 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.00 | $51.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.11 | $54.21 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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