How far is Palmer, AK from Badger, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Badger, AK is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Badger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Badger.
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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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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2364 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.5 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn right onto East Parks Highway
7.6 mi · 12 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Rozak Road
679 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Continue on Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left
1171 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Badger.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Palmer and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Badger?
The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Palmer and 168.5 miles from Badger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Palmer and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Badger. Straight-line distance: 226.54 mi (364.58 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Badger (-147.53333, 64.8)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.26 | $126.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.96 | $131.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.44 | $150.87 |
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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