How far is Palmer, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Lazy Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Lazy Mountain.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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Turn right onto Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn straight
2909 ft · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1400 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1768 ft · 2 min
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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 Lazy Mountain.
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.
Clark-Wolverine Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.19 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Palmer and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Lazy Mountain?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 4.3 miles from Palmer and 4.4 miles from Lazy Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:38 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Palmer and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.41 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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