How far is Eagle River, AK from King Cove, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to King Cove, AK is about 905.3 miles (1456.9 km), with a travel time of about 33h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 632.6 miles (1018.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 67h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 33h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and King Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and King Cove.
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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
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle River and King Cove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Eagle River and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to King Cove?
The road trip is about 905.3 miles (1456.9 km) and usually takes 33h 42m 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?
Larsen Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 451.4 miles from Eagle River and 453.9 miles from King Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 632.6 miles (1018.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 272.7 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 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 $158.18 one way or $316.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 283.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Eagle River and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 632.62 mi (1018.11 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 17m |
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 | $158.18 | $316.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $170.55 | $341.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $177.83 | $355.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $203.39 | $406.79 |
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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