How far is Palmer, AK from Diamond Ridge, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Diamond Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Diamond Ridge.
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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
126.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min
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Turn left onto Diamond Ridge Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Diamond Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn slight left onto Autumn Star Street
1094 ft · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Autumn Star Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Diamond Ridge.
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
Take the exit slight right
127 mi · 03h 01m
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 Light Snow leaving Palmer and Light Snow Likely near Diamond Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Diamond Ridge?
The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Palmer and 132 miles from Diamond Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.7 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 5:12 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.99 one way or $91.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Palmer and Light Snow Likely near Diamond Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Diamond Ridge. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Diamond Ridge
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,156 |
| Coordinates | 59.6761100, -151.5575000 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamond Ridge (-151.5575, 59.67611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $45.99 | $91.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.14 | $118.28 |
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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