How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Palmer, AK is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Palmer.
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Start on Hutler Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road
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Continue on East Pioneer Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Pioneer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Fritz Creek and Palmer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sterling Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
132 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Fritz Creek and Scattered Rain Showers near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fritz Creek to Palmer?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Fritz Creek and 138.6 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.37 one way or $96.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Fritz Creek and Scattered Rain Showers near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 148.38 mi (238.8 km).
#1 Fritz Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 59.7361100, -151.2952800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colony Way (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $48.37 | $96.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.38 | $108.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.20 | $124.39 |
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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