How far is King Cove, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from King Cove, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 924.4 miles (1487.6 km), with a travel time of about 34h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 632.6 miles (1018.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 68h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 34h 05m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow
Scattered Snow Showers then Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King Cove and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King Cove and Eagle River.
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Start on the route
95 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 47 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Continue on Harbor Road
3021 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Eagle River, Downtown
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Glenn Highway
814 ft · 24 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Monte Road
126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King Cove and Eagle River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
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 leaving King Cove and Scattered Snow Showers then Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Eagle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King Cove to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 924.4 miles (1487.6 km) and usually takes 34h 05m 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?
Larsen Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 451.1 miles from King Cove and 473.2 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 632.6 miles (1018.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 291.8 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 AKST. 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 $155.79 one way or $311.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 289.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around King Cove and Scattered Snow Showers then Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King Cove and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 632.62 mi (1018.11 km).
#1 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.78 | $155.79 | $311.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $160.98 | $321.96 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $169.53 | $339.05 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $210.92 | $421.84 |
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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