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

The driving distance from Healy, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.1 mi
04h 00m
Flight
176.23 mi
283.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.23 mi
Kilometers
283.61 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.1 mi
Kilometers
378.35 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle River
Fri, Apr 17, 6:25 AM AKDT
Return by in Healy
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Healy
2026-04-17T02:25
Arrive Eagle River
Fri, Apr 17, 6:25 AM AKDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Healy
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
Talkeetna
AK

Place in Alaska

From Healy
118.7 mi
02h 00m
To Eagle River
116.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Healy Spur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto George Parks Highway

    195.1 mi · 3 hr 55 min · George Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River

    1418 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Artillery Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · Artillery Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 11 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Monte Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Parks Highway
195 mi · 83%
Glenn Highway
21 mi · 9%
West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 8%
Healy Spur Road
2.87 mi · 1%
Artillery Road
0.14 mi
Old Glenn Highway
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

George Parks Highway

Turn left onto George Parks Highway

195 mi · 03h 55m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talkeetna
02h 00m from Healy
Leave By
9:00 AM AKDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Healy and Chance Light Snow near Eagle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Talkeetna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Healy and 116.4 miles from Eagle River.

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

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Healy and Chance Light Snow near Eagle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Healy and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 176.23 mi (283.61 km).

Healy

#1 Healy

Census designated place

Population1,021
Coordinates63.8569400, -148.9661100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Eagle River

#2 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Healy Access Road (-148.966897, 63.856761)
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $41.09
Round trip
$82.19
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.09 $82.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.31 $88.61
Premium $5.57 $46.20 $92.40
Diesel $6.37 $52.84 $105.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Healy and Eagle River. The current time is 02:25:16.

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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.