How far is Sterling, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Palmer is 91.8 miles (147.74 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Palmer, AK is 91.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sterling to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 177.19 miles (285.16 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Palmer will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Sterling
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°32'14"N 150°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 60.5372200 |
| Longitude | -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Palmer
The distance between Sterling and Palmer is 285 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sterling and Palmer. The current time is 11:33:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.67 liters (6.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Palmer is $27.1 (diesel $28.86).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $27.1 | $28.52 | $29.79 | $28.86 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
