How far is Palmer, AK from Gateway, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Gateway, AK is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
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.
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Gateway.
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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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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2364 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn left onto Trunk Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Trunk Road
93 m · 5 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
2565 ft · 42 sec · Trunk Road
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Turn right onto East Duchess Drive
104 m · 13 sec · East Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
29 m · 5 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Turn left onto East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 1 min · East Duchess Drive
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Continue on Regents Road
1124 ft · 51 sec · Regents Road
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Turn right onto Joanne Drive
785 ft · 34 sec · Joanne Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joanne Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Gateway.
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.
East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
3.37 mi · 00h 05m
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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Gateway?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Tanaina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Palmer and 4 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 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 Rain And Snow near Gateway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Gateway. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.31 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gateway
Gateway is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gateway (-149.24083, 61.57278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
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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