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

The driving distance from Haines, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 742.5 miles (1194.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 503.6 miles (810.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
742.49 mi
14h 16m
Flight
503.62 mi
810.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
503.62 mi
Kilometers
810.5 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
742.49 mi
Kilometers
1194.92 km
Drive Time
14h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM AKDT
Return by in Haines
Fri, Apr 24, 3:31 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Eagle River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM AKDT
Route Timing
14h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:17 PM to 9:47 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
7:26 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines
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
Skagway
AK

City in Alaska, United States

From Haines
374.4 mi
07h 08m
To Eagle River
368 mi
07h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Haines Weather
AK
Live fallback forecast
41°F
Wednesday
Using Juneau as the closest live forecast in the Alaska weather hub.

Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dalton Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Dalton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1272 ft · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lutak Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    839 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

    63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

    76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Eagle River, Downtown

    111 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Glenn Highway

    814 ft · 24 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Monte Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 45%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 35%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 10%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 6%
Glenn Highway
12.2 mi · 2%
Portage Glacier Road
4.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 00m

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
14h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+238.9 mi
503.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skagway
07h 08m from Haines
Leave By
7:26 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Haines and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 742.5 miles (1194.9 km) and usually takes 14h 16m 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?

Skagway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 374.4 miles from Haines and 368 miles from Eagle River.

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

The direct path is about 503.6 miles (810.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 238.9 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 $129.72 one way or $259.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Haines and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 503.62 mi (810.5 km).

Haines

#1 Haines

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,811
Coordinates59.2359500, -135.4453300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Eagle River

#2 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton Street (-135.445296, 59.236047)
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.2 gal
99.18 L · about $129.72
Round trip
$259.43
52.4 gal · 198.36 L
Estimated CO2
232.8 kg one way
Round trip: 465.7 kg / 1027 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $129.72 $259.43
Mid-grade $5.34 $139.86 $279.71
Premium $5.57 $145.83 $291.66
Diesel $6.37 $166.79 $333.58

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 Haines and Eagle River. The current time is 22:57:57.

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.