How far is Eagle River, AK from Gateway, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Gateway, AK is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Gateway.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trunk Road
1409 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Trunk Road north
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Trunk Road
940 ft · 24 sec · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trunk Road
33 m · 2 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
2565 ft · 42 sec · Trunk Road
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Turn right onto East Duchess Drive
104 m · 13 sec · East Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
29 m · 5 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Turn left onto East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 1 min · East Duchess Drive
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Continue on Regents Road
1124 ft · 51 sec · Regents Road
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Turn right onto Joanne Drive
785 ft · 34 sec · Joanne Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joanne Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle River and Gateway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Eagle River and Partly Cloudy near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Gateway?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Eagle River and 12.4 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Eagle River and Partly Cloudy near Gateway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Gateway. Straight-line distance: 20.45 mi (32.91 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gateway
Gateway is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 207 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joanne Drive (-149.24058, 61.573661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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