Origin
Willow, AK
Evening in Willow on Saturday
Local time
6:44 PM
AKDT
Current temp
20°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow, AK to Eagle River, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow, AK
Bingqian Li
Eagle River, AK
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Willow to Eagle River covers 57.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. This straightforward journey serves as an efficient connection within Alaska, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the transit. Because the drive is short, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. It functions best as a direct, no-nonsense commute between these two Alaskan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Highway | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| West Parks Highway | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| George Parks Highway | 16.5 mi | 23m |
| Petticoat Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Station Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Artillery Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Glenn Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Tuxedo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Glenn Highway
— 20.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow, AK and Eagle River, AK.
1
Start on Petticoat Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Petticoat Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Tuxedo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Tuxedo Avenue
3
Continue on West Tuxedo Avenue
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Tuxedo Avenue
4
Turn left onto Willow Station Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Willow Station Road
5
Turn left onto AK 3
17 mi
·
23 min
·
George Parks Highway
6
Continue on AK 3
19 mi
·
26 min
·
West Parks Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Willow, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Tuxedo Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Tuxedo Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Willow Station Road
Turn left onto Willow Station Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AK 3 / George Parks Highway
Turn left onto AK 3 / George Parks Highway
Navigation decision point
4
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Eagle River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Eagle River
4
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Artillery Road
Turn left onto Artillery Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.40 one way
$24.79 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $5.98 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
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.
Destination
Eagle River, AK
Evening in Eagle River on Saturday
Local time
6:44 PM
AKDT
Current temp
41°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
21 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
1h 17m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. Your journey relies on local connectors like West Tuxedo Avenue, Willow Station Road, and the George Parks Highway to navigate the terrain. This setup requires more active attention behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway drive. Since the route is entirely local, you will experience a consistent flow that keeps you engaged with the road's curves throughout the entire 57.1-mile stretch.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on Glenn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Tuxedo Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Willow, AK to Eagle River, AK is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Tuxedo Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Willow Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AK 3 / George Parks Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 20.7 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 0.2 miles (West Tuxedo Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Willow Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AK 3 / George Parks Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagle River, 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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