How far is City of Unalaska, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from City of Unalaska, AK to Palmer, AK is about 1240.9 miles (1997 km), with a travel time of about 57h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 828.3 miles (1333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 115h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 57h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Unalaska and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Unalaska and Palmer.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 6 min
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Continue on Ulakta Drive
1.2 mi · 8 min · Ulakta Drive
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1341 ft · 44 sec · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn left
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Evergreen Avenue
1367 ft · 49 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colony Way
4 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Unalaska and Palmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving City of Unalaska and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Unalaska to Palmer?
The road trip is about 1240.9 miles (1997 km) and usually takes 57h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 618.7 miles from City of Unalaska and 622.2 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 828.3 miles (1333 km), while the road route adds roughly 412.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $216.80 one way or $433.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 389.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Unalaska and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Unalaska and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 828.31 mi (1333.03 km).
#1 City of Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,376 |
| Coordinates | 53.9301500, -166.5488100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-149.11456, 61.59941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1997 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 41h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 28m |
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 | $216.80 | $433.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $233.75 | $467.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $243.74 | $487.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $278.77 | $557.53 |
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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