Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: John De Leon
The drive from Willow, AK to Eagle River, AK covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Tuxedo Avenue, Willow Station Road, George Parks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.5 miles from Willow, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 57.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Willow, AK to Eagle River, AK is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow, AK to Eagle River, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Tuxedo Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Station Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle River | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Artillery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Artillery Rd (DETOUR) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Willow, AK and Eagle River, AK.
Start on Petticoat Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Tuxedo Avenue
Continue on West Tuxedo Avenue
Turn left onto Willow Station Road
Turn left onto George Parks Highway
Continue on West Parks Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River
Turn left onto Artillery Road
Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
Continue on Old Glenn Highway
Turn right onto Monte Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 57.1 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle River, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Willow, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Willow, AK
This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Willow, AK · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 57.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Willow, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.43 one way
$24.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| premium | $6.02 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Willow on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
AKDT
Current temp
22°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Eagle River on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
31°F
Wasilla, AK
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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