Origin
Eagle River, AK
Evening in Eagle River on Saturday
Local time
6:45 PM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle River, AK to Wasilla, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle River, AK
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Wasilla, AK
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 29.3 miles, the trip from Eagle River to Wasilla is a quick, straightforward journey that comfortably fits into a single day. You can expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to traverse these Alaskan communities without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this short distance. You will navigate primarily via the Glenn Highway and the Old Glenn Highway, with a brief detour onto Artillery Road. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two key Alaskan hubs efficiently. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the brevity of the trip allows for total flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Highway | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| East Parks Highway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Old Glenn Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monte Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Artillery Rd (DETOUR) | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Glenn Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River, AK and Wasilla, AK.
1
Start on Monte Road
414 ft
·
19 sec
·
Monte Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Glenn Highway
3
Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto AK 1
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Glenn Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto AK 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Parks Highway
Toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Main Street
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Glenn Highway
At end of road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AK 1 / Glenn Highway
Merge onto AK 1 / Glenn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AK 3 / East Parks Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto AK 3 / East Parks Highway toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Wasilla, AK
Evening in Wasilla on Saturday
Local time
6:45 PM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route has a zero percent highway share, you will be navigating local roads that demand more active attention than a typical high-speed stretch. The transition from the Old Glenn Highway to the Glenn Highway requires you to remain alert, especially with the necessary detour along Artillery Road. Because the entire trip is only 29.3 miles, you will find the road character shifts quickly as you move between the local infrastructure of Eagle River and the approach to Wasilla. It is a functional, technical drive that keeps you engaged throughout the half-hour duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Glenn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Old Glenn 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 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Glenn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AK 1 / Glenn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagle River, AK to Wasilla, AK, road signs begin pointing toward Fairbanks along the way.
Fairbanks
21.3 mi in
|
~25m
|
via AK 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Glenn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Glenn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AK 1 / Glenn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wasilla, AK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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