How far is Palmer, AK from Butte, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Butte, AK is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Scattered Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Butte.
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Start on South Colony Way
4 m · 2 sec · South Colony Way
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Continue on South Alaska Street
2640 ft · 57 sec · South Alaska Street
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Turn right onto East Arctic Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Arctic Avenue
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto East Plumley Road
112 m · 10 sec · East Plumley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Plumley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Butte.
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.
Old Glenn Highway
Continue on Old Glenn Highway
5.68 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Palmer and Scattered Snow Showers near Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Butte?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Palmer and 3.7 miles from Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 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 8:04 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Palmer and Scattered Snow Showers near Butte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Butte. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.68 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butte
Butte is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5422200, -149.0333300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butte (-149.03333, 61.54222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
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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