How far is Sterling, AK from Eagle River, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Eagle River is 67.45 miles (108.56 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Eagle River, AK is 67.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Sterling to Eagle River with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Eagle River, Alaska is: 149.16 miles (240.06 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Eagle River will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Sterling
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°32'14"N 150°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 60.5372200 |
| Longitude | -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24793 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°19'17"N 149°34'4"W |
| Latitude | 61.3213900 |
| Longitude | -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Eagle River: Monte Road (-149.567778,61.32158)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Eagle River
The distance between Sterling and Eagle River is 240 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sterling and Eagle River. The current time is 11:33:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.92 liters (5.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Eagle River.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Eagle River is $22.81 (diesel $24.3).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $22.81 | $24.01 | $25.08 | $24.3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Eagle River (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
