How far is Farmers Loop, AK from Eagle River, AK?

The driving distance from Farmers Loop, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.35 mi
05h 47m
Flight
254.59 mi
409.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.59 mi
Kilometers
409.72 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.35 mi
Kilometers
562.23 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM AKDT
Return by in Farmers Loop
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Loop
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM AKDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM AKDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Loop
9:00 PM AKDT
Early departure recommended

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
Healy
AK

Census designated place

From Farmers Loop
173.5 mi
02h 53m
To Eagle River
175.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Loop and Eagle River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    631 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Manchester Loop

    1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Senate Drive

    1986 ft · 2 min · Senate Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farmers Loop Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Alumni Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Tanana Loop

    2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive

    43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheep Creek Road

    2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway

    299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River

    1418 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Artillery Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · Artillery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 11 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Monte Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
299 mi · 86%
Glenn Highway
21 mi · 6%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 5%
Farmers Loop Road
5.16 mi · 1%
Sheep Creek Road
0.91 mi
West Tanana Drive
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway

299 mi · 05h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
254.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Healy
02h 53m from Farmers Loop
Leave By
5:24 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Farmers Loop and Light Rain Likely near Eagle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Loop to Eagle River?

The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Farmers Loop and 175.8 miles from Eagle River.

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

The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 5:24 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.05 one way or $122.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Farmers Loop and Light Rain Likely near Eagle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Loop and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 254.59 mi (409.72 km).

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#1 Farmers Loop

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population4,853
Coordinates64.9082200, -147.6986600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Eagle River

#2 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquila Street (-147.693221, 64.907761)
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.67 L · about $61.05
Round trip
$122.09
24.66 gal · 93.34 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $61.05 $122.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $65.82 $131.64
Premium $5.57 $68.63 $137.26
Diesel $6.37 $78.49 $156.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Loop and Eagle River. The current time is 01:11:43.

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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.