How far is Wasilla, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?
The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and Lazy Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Lazy Mountain.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Parks Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn left onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
1867 ft · 49 sec · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
2828 ft · 1 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 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 Wasilla 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.
East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
Turn left onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
9.63 mi · 00h 15m
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 Wasilla and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Lazy Mountain?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Wasilla and 10.1 miles from Lazy Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).
#1 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
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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