How far is Palmer, AK from Cohoe, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Cohoe, AK is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Cohoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Cohoe.
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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
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
72.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto North Cohoe Loop Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · North Cohoe Loop Road
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Turn right onto Ness Road
2261 ft · 2 min · Ness Road
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Turn left
47 m · 7 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 Cohoe.
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
87.9 mi · 01h 46m
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 And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Palmer and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Cohoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Cohoe?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 104.4 miles from Palmer and 105 miles from Cohoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.1 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely around Palmer and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Cohoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Cohoe. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cohoe
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 60.3686100, -151.3063900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohoe (-151.30639, 60.36861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $36.59 | $73.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.13 | $82.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.04 | $94.09 |
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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