How far is Sterling, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from Sterling, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Eagle River.
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Start on Great Land Street
24 m · 6 sec · Great Land Street
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Turn right onto Sterling Highway
46 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Sterling and Eagle River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sterling and Partly Cloudy near Eagle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Sterling and 74.7 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.04 one way or $52.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sterling and Partly Cloudy near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.56 km).
#1 Sterling
Sterling is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 60.5372200, -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.49 | $66.97 |
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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