How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Anchorage, AK?

The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
236.51 mi
04h 31m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.51 mi
Kilometers
380.63 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM AKDT
Return by in Fritz Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:12 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fritz Creek
2026-05-30T00:09
Arrive Anchorage
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM AKDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fritz Creek
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
Soldotna
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Fritz Creek
118.1 mi
02h 15m
To Anchorage
118.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Anchorage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Anchorage.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Pioneer Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  5. 5

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

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 9th Avenue

    2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto I Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · I Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 4th Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fritz Creek and Anchorage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 56%
Seward Highway
88.3 mi · 37%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 5%
Hutler Road
1.33 mi · 1%
A Street
1.07 mi
East Pioneer Avenue
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Sterling Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway

132 mi · 03h 10m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.7 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soldotna
02h 15m from Fritz Creek
Leave By
7:58 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Fritz Creek and Scattered Rain Showers near Anchorage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fritz Creek to Anchorage?

The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Soldotna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Fritz Creek and 118.4 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.7 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 7:58 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Fritz Creek and Scattered Rain Showers near Anchorage.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).

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#1 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Anchorage

#2 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutler Road (-151.295612, 59.735371)
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.59 L · about $41.34
Round trip
$82.68
16.7 gal · 63.18 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.34 $82.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $5.57 $46.48 $92.95
Diesel $6.37 $53.16 $106.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fritz Creek and Anchorage. The current time is 00:09:25.

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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.