How far is Cordova, AK from Eagle River, AK?

The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.52 mi
09h 59m
Flight
138.68 mi
223.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.68 mi
Kilometers
223.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.52 mi
Kilometers
594.68 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM AKDT
Return by in Cordova
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordova
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM AKDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:00 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordova
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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
Valdez
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Cordova
185.8 mi
04h 59m
To Eagle River
183.7 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Eagle River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Eagle River.

  1. 1

    Start on Adams Avenue

    1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocean Dock Road

    629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Orca Inlet Road

    861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New England Cannery Road

    996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road

    121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    158 m · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova

    84.8 mi · 5 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    59 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ferry Way

    1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Hazelet Avenue

    1522 ft · 27 sec · Hazelet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Egan Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Egan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Richardson Highway

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenn Highway

    146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway

    157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River

    1418 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Artillery Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · Artillery Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 11 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Monte Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova and Eagle River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
168 mi · 45%
Richardson Highway
117 mi · 32%
Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
84.8 mi · 23%
Egan Avenue
0.97 mi
1st Street
0.49 mi
Hazelet Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Turn left onto Glenn Highway

147 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+230.8 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdez
04h 59m from Cordova
Leave By
4:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Cordova 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 Cordova to Eagle River?

The road trip is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km) and usually takes 09h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.8 miles from Cordova and 183.7 miles from Eagle River.

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

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 230.8 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 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.56 one way or $129.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Cordova and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 138.68 mi (223.19 km).

Cordova

#1 Cordova

City in Alaska, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates60.5432000, -145.7586700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Eagle River

#2 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Adams Avenue (-145.758666, 60.543218)
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.36 L · about $64.56
Round trip
$129.12
26.08 gal · 98.72 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $64.56 $129.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $69.61 $139.22
Premium $5.57 $72.58 $145.16
Diesel $6.37 $83.01 $166.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordova and Eagle River. The current time is 18:29:14.

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.