Trip from Diamond Ridge, AK to Eagle River, AK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

235.6 mi

379 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 30m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Diamond Ridge, AK to Eagle River, AK covers 235.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sterling Highway, Seward Highway, Glenn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.6 miles on Sterling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.8 miles from Diamond Ridge, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 235.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 235.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sterling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 126.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near AK 1 / Sterling Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 132.3 miles (AK 1 / Seward Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 221.9 miles (AK 1 / East 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

5.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | AK 1 / Sterling Highway

At end of road, turn right onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway

Navigation decision point

5

132.3 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | AK 1 / Seward Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AK 1 / Seward Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

221.9 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | AK 1 / East 6th Avenue

Turn right onto AK 1 / East 6th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

235.1 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in

Take the exit toward Eagle River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Eagle River

7

235.3 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Eagle River, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Eagle River, Downtown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sterling Highway	126.6 mi	3h
Seward Highway	88.5 mi	1h 47m
Glenn Highway	11.8 mi	13m
Diamond Ridge Road	4.8 mi	10m
Ingra Street	1 mi	2m
East 5th Avenue	1 mi	1m
Skyline Drive	0.7 mi	1m
East 6th Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sterling Highway — 126.6 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Ridge, AK and Eagle River, AK.

1

Start on Autumn Star Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street

2

Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Skyline Drive

3

Turn right onto Diamond Ridge Road

4.8 mi · 10 min · Diamond Ridge Road

4

At end of road, turn right onto AK 1

127 mi · 3 hr · Sterling Highway

5

At end of road, turn left onto AK 1

89 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on AK 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

7

Turn right onto AK 1

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East 6th Avenue

8

Continue on AK 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 5th Avenue

9

Continue on AK 1

12 mi · 13 min · Glenn Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Eagle River

11

Keep slight right at fork

363 ft · 8 sec

Toward Eagle River, Downtown

12

Turn straight onto Old Glenn Highway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Glenn Highway

13

Turn right onto Monte Road

414 ft · 14 sec · Monte Road

14

Arrive at destination

Monte Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 117.8 miles from Diamond Ridge, AK, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 52 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.8 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle River, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Diamond Ridge, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Diamond Ridge, AK

This is one driving day of about 235.6 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Diamond Ridge, AK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Sterling Highway for about 126.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.8 mi from Diamond Ridge, AK · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bear Creek, AK

118 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cohoe, AK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bear Creek, AK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.8 miles from Diamond Ridge, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Sterling Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.6 miles.

Arriving in Eagle River, AK

The final approach into Eagle River, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eagle River, AK.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eagle River, Alaska

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 235.6

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19076945487

Visit website

Arctic Roadrunner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anchorage, Alaska

0.4 mi

Lexie's Cafe and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eagle River, Alaska

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

That Feeling Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anchorage, Alaska

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19077714019

Visit website

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anchorage, Alaska

1 mi

Perkup Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anchorage, Alaska

0.9 mi

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 235.6

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19076945487

Visit website

Arctic Roadrunner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 10:30 am–7:30 pm

+19075611245

Visit website

Lexie's Cafe and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 235.6

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19076945394

Visit website

Namaste Shangri-La

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19075693000

Visit website

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19075636333

Visit website

Everest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19076778848

Visit website

Bear Paw Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19075638443

Visit website

LimeLeaf

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 235.6

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 12–8:30 pm

+19076967222

Visit website

That Feeling Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19077714019

Visit website

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19076447413

Visit website

Perkup Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+19075612028

Visit website

Blondie's Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+19072175158

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Homer, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888074522

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Alaska Photo Treks

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19073500251

Visit website

Bikini Babes AK

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19075759305

Visit website

The Dome

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19077703663

Visit website

Long Branch Saloon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19073494142

Visit website

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands and Ocean)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Homer, Alaska

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19073024810

Visit website

Alpine Air Alaska

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 185.1

Girdwood, Alaska

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19077832360

Visit website

Indian Valley Mine & Gifts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 202

Indian, Alaska

+19074446898

Visit website

Alaska Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 218.8

Anchorage, Alaska

Hours: 1–6 pm

+19074446975

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.06 one way

$102.12 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$53.70	$107.39
premium	$5.98	$55.47	$110.94
diesel	$5.61	$52.02	$104.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger

Anchorage, AK

Tesla

8 DCFC

Whistle Stop - Tesla Supercharger

Soldotna, AK

Tesla

4 DCFC

Three Bears - Sterling

Sterling, AK

EVGATEWAY

4 DCFC

Soldotna Auto Mall

Soldotna, AK

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Chugach Electric HQ

Anchorage, AK

SYNERGEV

2 DCFC

DIMOND CENTER EAST TOWER

Anchorage, AK

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Blink Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.7	0	$24.74	$11.31
Efficient EV	58.9	0	$20.62	$9.42
EV Truck/SUV	94.2	1	$32.98	$15.08

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Diamond Ridge, AK

Afternoon in Diamond Ridge on Friday

Local time

1:38 PM

AKDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle River, AK

Afternoon in Eagle River on Friday

Local time

1:38 PM

AKDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Diamond Ridge, AK to Eagle River, AK covers 235.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sterling Highway, Seward Highway, Glenn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.8 miles from Diamond Ridge, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 132.3 miles (AK 1 / Seward Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 221.9 miles (AK 1 / East 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Diamond Ridge, AK to Eagle River, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Eagle River, AK

Nearby Places

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

That Feeling Co

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

Arctic Roadrunner

Lexie's Cafe and Coffee

Namaste Shangri-La

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

Everest Restaurant

Bear Paw Bar & Grill

LimeLeaf

That Feeling Co

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

Perkup Espresso

Blondie's Coffee Co.

Common Grounds Espresso

DG's Espresso

Mocha Motion

Boom! Coffee

ChargePoint Charging Station

ReCharge Alaska Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Alaska Photo Treks

Bikini Babes AK

The Dome

Long Branch Saloon

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands and Ocean)

Alpine Air Alaska

Indian Valley Mine & Gifts

Alaska Escape Rooms

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Diamond Ridge, AK

Eagle River, AK

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 21m on the road

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