How far is Tanaina, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from Tanaina, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tanaina and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tanaina and Eagle River.
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Start on Loch Ness Court
106 m · 17 sec · Loch Ness Court
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Turn left onto Barra Loop
142 m · 24 sec · Barra Loop
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Turn left onto East McAdoo Way
662 ft · 30 sec · East McAdoo Way
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Turn right onto McCormick
697 ft · 33 sec · McCormick
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schrock Road
1152 ft · 37 sec · East Schrock Road
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Turn left onto North Lucille Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lucille Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Parks Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
20.7 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River
1418 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Artillery Road
747 ft · 23 sec · Artillery Road
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Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
110 m · 11 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
706 ft · 19 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 Tanaina and Eagle River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Tanaina 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 Tanaina to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Tanaina and 16.5 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tanaina and Rain And Snow Likely near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tanaina and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 21.61 mi (34.78 km).
#1 Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
| Population | 8,197 |
| Coordinates | 61.6269400, -149.4280600 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
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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