How far is Tanaina, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Tanaina, AK to Palmer, AK is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tanaina and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tanaina and Palmer.
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Start on Loch Ness Court
106 m · 17 sec · Loch Ness Court
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Turn left onto Barra Loop
142 m · 24 sec · Barra Loop
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Turn left onto East McAdoo Way
662 ft · 30 sec · East McAdoo Way
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Turn right onto McCormick
697 ft · 36 sec · McCormick
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Schrock Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Schrock Road
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Turn left onto East Seldon Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Seldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bogard Road
21 m · 4 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bogard Road
38 m · 2 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
1 km · 1 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bogard Road
38 m · 2 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Bogard Road
1585 ft · 40 sec · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bogard Road
51 m · 2 sec · West Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bogard Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Bogard Road
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Continue on West Arctic Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · West Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto South Alaska Street
2652 ft · 55 sec · South Alaska Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tanaina and Palmer.
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 Bogard Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
3.06 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 leaving Tanaina and Light Rain near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tanaina to Palmer?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Tanaina and 6.3 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tanaina and Light Rain near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tanaina and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 km).
#1 Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
| Population | 8,197 |
| Coordinates | 61.6269400, -149.4280600 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
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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