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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
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.
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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
1045 ft · 27 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Road
584 ft · 17 sec · Artillery Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1120 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
131.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Pioneer Avenue
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Continue on East End Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road
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Turn left onto Hutler Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fritz Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 59.7361100, -151.2952800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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