How far is Eagle River, AK from Wrangell, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Wrangell, AK is about 862 miles (1387.2 km), with a travel time of about 51h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 696.2 miles (1120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 54m 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 51h 27m.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Wrangell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Wrangell.
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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-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Continue straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46.2 mi · 3 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
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Continue straight
121 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
1115 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Church Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 10 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Wrangell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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334 mi · 22h 00m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Eagle River and Partly Sunny near Wrangell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Wrangell?
The road trip is about 862 miles (1387.2 km) and usually takes 51h 27m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 429.7 miles from Eagle River and 432.2 miles from Wrangell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 696.2 miles (1120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.8 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 $150.61 one way or $301.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Eagle River and Partly Sunny near Wrangell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Wrangell. Straight-line distance: 696.19 mi (1120.41 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrangell (-132.37667, 56.47083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 45m |
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 | $150.61 | $301.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $162.38 | $324.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $169.32 | $338.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $193.65 | $387.31 |
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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