How far is Anchorage, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.79 mi
01h 21m
Flight
42.32 mi
68.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.35 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lazy Mountain
Mon, May 4, 12:01 AM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Mon, May 4, 1:23 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-05-03T22:40
Arrive Lazy Mountain
Mon, May 4, 12:01 AM AKDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM AKDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
9:30 PM AKDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wasilla
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchorage
25.8 mi
00h 40m
To Lazy Mountain
26 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Lazy Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Lazy Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Post Road

    663 ft · 21 sec · Post Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    3113 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Commercial Drive

    867 ft · 23 sec · Commercial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reeve Boulevard

    715 ft · 22 sec · Reeve Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1842 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wolverine Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Helmaur Place

    1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2909 ft · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1400 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1768 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Lazy Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Highway
40.8 mi · 79%
Clark-Wolverine Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Helmaur Place
1.62 mi · 3%
West 4th Avenue
1.27 mi · 2%
West Arctic Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Old Glenn Highway
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Glenn Highway

Continue on Glenn Highway

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wasilla
00h 40m from Anchorage
Leave By
3:46 PM AKDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Anchorage and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Lazy Mountain?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Anchorage and 26 miles from Lazy Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM AKDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Anchorage and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 42.32 mi (68.1 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Lazy Mountain

#2 Lazy Mountain

Census designated place

Population1,479
Coordinates61.6261100, -148.9455600
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Start: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.12
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.06 $18.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.77 $19.54
Premium $5.57 $10.19 $20.37
Diesel $6.37 $11.65 $23.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Lazy Mountain. The current time is 22:40:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.