How far is Palmer, AK from Cordova, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Cordova, AK is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 00m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Cordova.
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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-Cordova
108.6 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
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Continue straight
125 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
77 m · 4 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on 1st Street
2561 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Adams Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Cordova.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
109 mi · 06h 45m
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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Palmer and Slight Chance Light Snow near Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Cordova?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 09h 00m 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?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Palmer and 105.9 miles from Cordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 $36.88 one way or $73.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Palmer and Slight Chance Light Snow near Cordova.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 133.79 mi (215.31 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordova (-145.75867, 60.5432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $36.88 | $73.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
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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