How far is Big Lake, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Big Lake, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Wasilla.
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Start on South Crocodile Way
105 m · 15 sec · South Crocodile Way
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Continue on West Tinkerbell Court
860 ft · 38 sec · West Tinkerbell Court
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Turn left onto South Jay Sedor Street
3075 ft · 2 min · South Jay Sedor Street
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Turn left onto West Susitna Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Susitna Parkway
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Continue on South Big Lake Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Big Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Big Lake road
5 m · 1 sec · Big Lake road
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Exit the roundabout onto Big Lake road
650 ft · 13 sec · Big Lake road
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Turn straight onto West Big Lake Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Big Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Parks Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Lake and Wasilla.
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.
West Parks Highway
Turn right onto West Parks Highway
10.1 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Big Lake and Chance Light Rain near Wasilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Lake to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Big Lake and 10.4 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 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 7:22 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Big Lake and Chance Light Rain near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.96 km).
#1 Big Lake
This freshwater lake is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5213900, -149.9544400 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: AK 3 (-149.441488, 61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
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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