How far is Dutch Harbor, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from Dutch Harbor, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 1226.9 miles (1974.5 km), with a travel time of about 60h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 807.3 miles (1299.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 120h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 60h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dutch Harbor and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dutch Harbor and Eagle River.
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Start on Chernofski Drive
659 ft · 29 sec · Chernofski Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chernofski Drive
15 m · 3 sec · Chernofski Drive
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Turn left onto Biorka Drive
801 ft · 35 sec · Biorka Drive
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Turn left onto East Point Road
602 ft · 18 sec · East Point Road
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Turn right onto Ferry Access
51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access
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Continue on Coast Guard Access
657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access
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Turn right onto Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Dutch Harbor and Eagle River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dutch Harbor and Light 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 Dutch Harbor to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 1226.9 miles (1974.5 km) and usually takes 60h 02m 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?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 611.8 miles from Dutch Harbor and 615.1 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 807.3 miles (1299.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 419.6 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 $214.33 one way or $428.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 384.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dutch Harbor and Light Snow Likely near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dutch Harbor and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 807.3 mi (1299.22 km).
#1 Dutch Harbor
Dutch Harbor is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 53.8898000, -166.5422000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle River (-149.56778, 61.32139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1975 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 18m |
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 | $214.33 | $428.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $231.08 | $462.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $240.95 | $481.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $275.58 | $551.17 |
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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