How far is Eagle River, AK from Fritz Creek, AK?

The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.06 mi
05h 45m
Flight
124.27 mi
199.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.27 mi
Kilometers
199.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.06 mi
Kilometers
400.82 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fritz Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM AKDT
Return by in Eagle River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle River
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Fritz Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle River
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Soldotna
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Eagle River
124.1 mi
02h 52m
To Fritz Creek
124.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Fritz Creek.

  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

    1045 ft · 27 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Artillery Road

    584 ft · 17 sec · Artillery Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1120 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    131.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Pioneer Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seward Highway
220 mi · 88%
Glenn Highway
12 mi · 5%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 5%
East 5th Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Hutler Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Gambell Street
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Seward Highway

Take the exit slight right

132 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.7 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soldotna
02h 52m from Eagle River
Leave By
5:28 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Eagle River and Chance Light Snow near Fritz Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Fritz Creek?

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soldotna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Eagle River and 124.9 miles from Fritz Creek.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.7 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Eagle River and Chance Light Snow near Fritz Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Fritz Creek. Straight-line distance: 124.27 mi (199.99 km).

Eagle River

#1 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle River (-149.56778, 61.32139)
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.27 L · about $43.52
Round trip
$87.04
17.58 gal · 66.54 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.52 $87.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.92 $93.84
Premium $5.57 $48.93 $97.85
Diesel $6.37 $55.96 $111.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle River and Fritz Creek. The current time is 07:50:35.

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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.