How far is Palmer, AK from Bear Creek, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Bear Creek, AK is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Bear Creek.
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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
121.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Nash Road
75 m · 12 sec · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 30 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 54 sec · Excaliber Way
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Continue on Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 40 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wizard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Bear Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Continue on Seward Highway
122 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Palmer and 83.5 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 9:50 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 99.61 mi (160.31 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-149.395, 60.16417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
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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