How far is Anchorage, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Post Road
663 ft · 21 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
3113 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Commercial Drive
867 ft · 23 sec · Commercial Drive
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Turn right onto Reeve Boulevard
715 ft · 22 sec · Reeve Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1842 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Seldon Road
52 m · 3 sec · West Seldon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Seldon Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Seldon Road
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Continue on Windy Bottem Road
829 ft · 17 sec · Windy Bottem Road
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Continue on Beverly Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beverly Lake Road
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Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Drive
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Turn left onto Starr Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Starr Road
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Turn right onto Hess Lake Road
922 ft · 47 sec · Hess Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Meadow Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Glenn Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Anchorage and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Meadow Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Anchorage and 26.5 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Anchorage and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadow Lakes
Census designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 61.6247200, -149.6011100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hess Lake Road (-149.598156, 61.621245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
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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