How far is Lazy Mountain, AK from Eagle River, AK?

The driving distance from Lazy Mountain, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.52 mi
01h 06m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.52 mi
Kilometers
58.77 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle River
Wed, Apr 22, 5:52 PM AKDT
Return by in Lazy Mountain
Wed, Apr 22, 6:58 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lazy Mountain
2026-04-22T16:46
Arrive Eagle River
Wed, Apr 22, 5:52 PM AKDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lazy Mountain
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

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
Palmer
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Lazy Mountain
18.7 mi
00h 33m
To Eagle River
17.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
24°F
Overnight

Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM AKDT
Wind
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 Lazy Mountain and Eagle River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lazy Mountain and Eagle River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Helmaur Place

    1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wolverine Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark-Wolverine Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark-Wolverine Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Glenn Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Old Glenn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Arctic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Glenn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway

    157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River

    1418 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Artillery Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · Artillery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

    110 m · 11 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monte Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lazy Mountain 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
28.5 mi · 78%
Clark-Wolverine Road
2.93 mi · 8%
East Arctic Avenue
1.17 mi · 3%
South Old Glenn Highway
1.13 mi · 3%
Helmaur Place
1.02 mi · 3%
Wolverine Road
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Continue on Glenn Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 33m from Lazy Mountain
Leave By
4:18 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Lazy Mountain 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 Lazy Mountain to Eagle River?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Lazy Mountain and 17.8 miles from Eagle River.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Lazy Mountain and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lazy Mountain and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Lazy Mountain

#1 Lazy Mountain

Census designated place

Population1,479
Coordinates61.6261100, -148.9455600
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Eagle River

#2 Eagle River

Community in Alaska, USA

Population24,793
Coordinates61.3213900, -149.5677800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-148.998449, 61.638898)
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.77
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.39 $12.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.89 $13.77
Premium $5.57 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $6.37 $8.21 $16.42

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 Lazy Mountain and Eagle River. The current time is 16:46:14.

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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.