How far is Butte, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Butte, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Snow Showers
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Wasilla.
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Start on East Plumley Road
112 m · 16 sec · East Plumley Road
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Turn right onto Old Glenn Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on East Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2553 ft · 50 sec · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2447 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.5 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn right onto East Parks Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butte and Wasilla.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.51 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Snow Showers leaving Butte and Light Snow Likely near Wasilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Butte and 11.3 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Snow Showers around Butte and Light Snow Likely near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 13.7 mi (22.04 km).
#1 Butte
Butte is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5422200, -149.0333300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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