How far is Palmer, AK from Akutan, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Akutan, AK is about 1249.7 miles (2011.2 km), with a travel time of about 58h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 796.6 miles (1282 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 116h 28m 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 58h 14m.
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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Scattered Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Akutan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Akutan.
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Start on South Colony Way
4 m · 9 sec · South Colony Way
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Turn left onto West Evergreen Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp 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 - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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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 - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 11 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 5 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on 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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Turn sharp left 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 left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
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Continue straight
94 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Continue on 5th Street
555 ft · 18 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
722 ft · 31 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto King Street
612 ft · 27 sec · King Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
552 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Summer Bay Road
4 mi · 11 min · Summer Bay Road
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Continue on Humpy Cove Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Humpy Cove Road
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Continue on Morris Cove Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Morris Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morris Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Akutan.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Palmer and Areas Of Fog near Akutan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Akutan?
The road trip is about 1249.7 miles (2011.2 km) and usually takes 58h 14m 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 623.1 miles from Palmer and 626.6 miles from Akutan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 796.6 miles (1282 km), while the road route adds roughly 453.1 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 $218.34 one way or $436.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 391.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Palmer and Areas Of Fog near Akutan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Akutan. Straight-line distance: 796.62 mi (1282.04 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akutan (-165.77686, 54.1335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2011 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 41h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 35m |
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 | $218.34 | $436.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $235.41 | $470.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $245.46 | $490.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $280.74 | $561.48 |
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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