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

The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Badger, AK is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.85 mi
07h 12m
Flight
248.61 mi
400.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.61 mi
Kilometers
400.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.85 mi
Kilometers
569.46 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 PM AKDT
Return by in Eagle River
Fri, Apr 24, 12:09 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle River
2026-04-23T09:43
Arrive Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 PM AKDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 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
9:34 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle River
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
Healy
AK

Census designated place

From Eagle River
176.4 mi
03h 36m
To Badger
177.5 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monte Road

    126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on George Parks Highway

    301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on New Richardson Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Richardson Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rozak Road

    679 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Richardson Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2885 ft · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1171 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
301 mi · 85%
Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 6%
East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 4%
Richardson Highway
5.39 mi · 2%
Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.59 mi · 1%
West Parks Highway
4.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

Continue on George Parks Highway

301 mi · 06h 01m

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
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.3 mi
248.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Healy
03h 36m from Eagle River
Leave By
9:34 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eagle River and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Badger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Badger?

The road trip is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.4 miles from Eagle River and 177.5 miles from Badger.

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

The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.3 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 $61.84 one way or $123.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eagle River and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Badger.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Badger. Straight-line distance: 248.61 mi (400.1 km).

Eagle River

#1 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Badger

#2 Badger

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population19,482
Coordinates64.8000000, -147.5333300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle River (-149.56778, 61.32139)
End: Badger (-147.53333, 64.8)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.49 gal
47.27 L · about $61.84
Round trip
$123.68
24.98 gal · 94.54 L
Estimated CO2
111 kg one way
Round trip: 222 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $61.84 $123.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $66.67 $133.34
Premium $5.57 $69.52 $139.04
Diesel $6.37 $79.51 $159.02

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 Eagle River and Badger. The current time is 09:43:36.

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.