Trip from Tok, 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

6h 19m

Distance

304.8 mi

490 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 7m ★

6 AM

6h 20m

8 AM

6h 45m

10 AM

6h 28m

12 PM

6h 26m

3 PM

6h 30m

5 PM

6h 43m

8 PM

6h 12m

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

Tok, AK to Eagle River, AK is 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 19m via Glenn Highway, Tok Cutoff, and Richardson Highway, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip takes you across distinct regions within Alaska, transitioning from interior landscapes to areas closer to the coast. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single day of driving, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Prepare for a route that involves frequent turns, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise.

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

152.4 miles from Tok, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 304.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting it's not a straightforward highway journey. While a significant portion of your travel will be on main roads like the Glenn Highway, Tok Cutoff, and Richardson Highway, the 'highway_share' is 0%, indicating you won't be on high-speed, limited-access highways for the bulk of it. You'll experience a longest stretch of 167.4 miles on the Glenn Highway, offering a substantial period of more continuous travel before encountering more frequent directional changes. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention as you navigate various road types and turns.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Glenn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 167.4 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 0.1 miles in near Center Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.5 miles (AK 1; AK 4 / Richardson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 136.5 miles (AK 1 / Glenn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn left onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

5

122.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | AK 1; AK 4 / Richardson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AK 1; AK 4 / Richardson Highway

Navigation decision point

6

136.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | AK 1 / Glenn Highway

Turn right onto AK 1 / Glenn Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

4

304.1 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Take the exit toward Eagle River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Eagle River

4

304.3 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in | Artillery Road

Turn left onto Artillery Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Glenn Highway	167.4 mi	3h 27m
Tok Cutoff	122.4 mi	2h 33m
Richardson Highway	14 mi	16m
Artillery Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Old Glenn Highway	0.1 mi	<1m
East Parks Highway	<0.1 mi	<1m
Monte Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Artillery Rd (DETOUR)	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Glenn Highway — 167.4 mi, about 3h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Slana Avenue

306 ft · 13 sec · East Slana Avenue

2

Turn left onto Center Street

312 ft · 8 sec · Center Street

3

Continue on AK 1

122 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

4

At end of road, turn left onto AK 1; AK 4

14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

5

Turn right onto AK 1

147 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Glenn Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

6

Merge onto AK 3

516 ft · 6 sec · East Parks Highway

7

Continue on AK 1

21 mi · 23 min · Glenn Highway

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Eagle River

9

Turn left onto Artillery Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Artillery Road

10

Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

362 ft · 10 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)

11

Continue on Old Glenn Highway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Old Glenn Highway

12

Turn right onto Monte Road

414 ft · 14 sec · Monte Road

13

Arrive at destination

Monte Road

Trip Plan

With a 6h 19m estimated drive time, this route is comfortably achievable in a single day, but planning your departure is still key. Aim to leave Tok in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the numerous turns involved. While the total distance is 304.8 miles, the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll want to pace yourself and take breaks as needed, rather than trying to rush. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 167.4 miles on the Glenn Highway, to ensure you don't run low between services. The estimated fuel cost of $66 is a helpful budgeting tool for this Alaskan journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 152.4 miles from Tok, AK, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.4 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 67 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.4 miles or 3h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 11m

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 Tok, 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 Tok, AK

This is one driving day of about 304.8 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Tok, 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 Glenn Highway for about 167.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.4 mi from Tok, AK · 3h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmer, AK

152 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.

Popular next leg

Palmer, AK to Eagle River, AK

28.8 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valdez, AK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.4 miles from Tok, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Glenn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.4 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 304.8

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19076945487

Visit website

Soho Thai Takeaway & Espresso Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tok, Alaska

0.3 mi

Lexie's Cafe and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eagle River, Alaska

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Tok

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tok, Alaska

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Alaska Artisan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Palmer, Alaska

0.8 mi

Blondie's Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eagle River, Alaska

1.2 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 304.8

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19076945487

Visit website

Soho Thai Takeaway & Espresso Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19078834737

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 304.8

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19076945394

Visit website

Fast Eddy's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19078834411

Visit website

Eureka Lodge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 195.9

Glennallen, Alaska

+19078223808

May Asian Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283

Palmer, Alaska

Hours: 12:30–8:30 pm

+19074067569

Visit website

LimeLeaf

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 304.8

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 12–8:30 pm

+19076967222

Visit website

Bevs BBQ Hut

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Tok, Alaska

+19078833237

Tok

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tok, Alaska

Alaska Artisan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 283

Palmer, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19077455543

Visit website

Blondie's Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 304.8

Eagle River, Alaska

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Auntie Helena's Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19078834663

Catalyst Coffee and Confections

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 283

Palmer, Alaska

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

Cozy Cup Espresso

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 283

Palmer, Alaska

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Country Coffee Chicks

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 283

Wasilla, Alaska

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+19077955990

MICA Mocha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 217.7

Chickaloon, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19073517587

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 283

Palmer, Alaska

Chevrolet Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 283

Wasilla, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18003239935

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 283

Wasilla, Alaska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Posty's Sinona Creek Trading Post

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.1

Miers Lake, AK

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19078225454

Burnt Paw Gift Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Tok, AK

+19072515885

Visit website

Three Bears Alaska

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19078835195

Visit website

Young's Service

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19078835835

Three Bears Outpost

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19078835370

Visit website

Bears Den Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 2 pm–2 am

+19078832381

Sutton General Store & Jonesville Cafe & Java

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 261.2

Sutton-Alpine, Alaska

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+19077467461

Visit website

Tok Lodge Bar

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 4 pm–3 am

+19078835634

Alpine Inn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 261.2

Chickaloon, Alaska

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19077459955

Mukluk Land

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tok, Alaska

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19075050314

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.06 one way

$132.12 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$69.47	$138.94
premium	$5.98	$71.76	$143.52
diesel	$5.61	$67.30	$134.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.4	1	$32.00	$14.63
Efficient EV	76.2	0	$26.67	$12.19
EV Truck/SUV	121.9	1	$42.67	$19.51

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Tok, AK

Late night in Tok on Friday

Local time

5:50 AM

AKDT

Current temp

18°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle River, AK

Late night in Eagle River on Friday

Local time

5:50 AM

AKDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

24°F

Palmer, AK

152 mi in

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

23 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

6h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tok, AK to Eagle River, AK covers 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Glenn Highway, Tok Cutoff, Richardson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 152.4 miles from Tok, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.5 miles (AK 1; AK 4 / Richardson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 136.5 miles (AK 1 / Glenn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Tok, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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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

Tok

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

Soho Thai Takeaway & Espresso Café

Lexie's Cafe and Coffee

Fast Eddy's Restaurant

Eureka Lodge

May Asian Cuisine

LimeLeaf

Bevs BBQ Hut

Tok

Alaska Artisan Coffee

Blondie's Espresso

Auntie Helena's Coffee House

Catalyst Coffee and Confections

Cozy Cup Espresso

Country Coffee Chicks

MICA Mocha

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Chevrolet Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Posty's Sinona Creek Trading Post

Burnt Paw Gift Shop

Three Bears Alaska

Young's Service

Three Bears Outpost

Bears Den Lounge

Sutton General Store & Jonesville Cafe & Java

Tok Lodge Bar

Alpine Inn

Mukluk Land

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tok, AK

Eagle River, AK

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 19m on the road

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