How far is Eagle River, AK from Big Lake, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Big Lake, AK is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Big Lake.
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Start on Monte Road
126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto West Big Lake Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Big Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Big Lake Road
60 m · 5 sec · South Big Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Big Lake Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Big Lake Road
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Continue on West Susitna Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Susitna Parkway
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Turn right onto South Jay Sedor Street
3134 ft · 2 min · South Jay Sedor Street
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Turn right onto West Tinkerbell Court
801 ft · 35 sec · West Tinkerbell Court
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Continue on South Crocodile Way
105 m · 15 sec · South Crocodile Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Crocodile Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle River and Big Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Glenn Highway
Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Eagle River and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Eagle River and 25.2 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 4:08 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eagle River and Chance Light Rain near Big Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.29 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
This freshwater lake is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5213900, -149.9544400 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-149.95444, 61.52139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.98 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
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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