How far is Eagle River, AK from Tok, AK?

The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Tok, AK is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.71 mi
06h 19m
Flight
252.79 mi
406.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.79 mi
Kilometers
406.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.71 mi
Kilometers
490.39 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tok
Mon, May 25, 3:35 AM AKDT
Return by in Eagle River
Mon, May 25, 9:55 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle River
2026-05-24T21:16
Arrive Tok
Mon, May 25, 3:35 AM AKDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:22 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle River
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Valdez
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Eagle River
151.9 mi
03h 09m
To Tok
152.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Tok.

  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

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tok Cutoff

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
168 mi · 55%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 40%
Richardson Highway
14 mi · 5%
Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
0.28 mi
Old Glenn Highway
0.13 mi
Monte Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

147 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdez
03h 09m from Eagle River
Leave By
11:22 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eagle River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Tok?

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Eagle River and 152.9 miles from Tok.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 $53.22 one way or $106.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eagle River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Tok. Straight-line distance: 252.79 mi (406.82 km).

Eagle River

#1 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Tok

#2 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle River (-149.56778, 61.32139)
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.7 L · about $53.22
Round trip
$106.45
21.5 gal · 81.4 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $53.22 $106.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $57.38 $114.77
Premium $5.57 $59.83 $119.67
Diesel $6.37 $68.43 $136.87

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle River and Tok. The current time is 21:16:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.