How far is Lazy Mountain, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Lazy Mountain, AK to Palmer, AK is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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
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Light Snow Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lazy Mountain and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lazy Mountain and Palmer.
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Start on the route
1.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Continue on Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on East Arctic Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left onto South Alaska Street
2652 ft · 55 sec · South Alaska Street
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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 Lazy Mountain 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.
Clark-Wolverine Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.19 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Lazy Mountain and Light Rain Likely near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lazy Mountain to Palmer?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 4.3 miles from Lazy Mountain and 4.3 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:16 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Lazy Mountain and Light Rain Likely near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lazy Mountain and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.41 km).
#1 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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