How far is Gateway, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Gateway, AK to Palmer, AK is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gateway and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and Palmer.
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Start on Joanne Drive
785 ft · 39 sec · Joanne Drive
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Turn left onto Regents Road
1124 ft · 50 sec · Regents Road
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Continue on East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 1 min · East Duchess Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
29 m · 7 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Turn left onto East Duchess Drive
104 m · 13 sec · East Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto Trunk Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Trunk Road
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Turn right onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
1867 ft · 49 sec · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Continue on West Evergreen Avenue
1423 ft · 51 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 Gateway and Palmer.
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 right onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
3.45 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Gateway and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gateway to Palmer?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Tanaina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Gateway and 3.5 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Gateway and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.31 km).
#1 Gateway
Gateway is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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