How far is Eagle River, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on Monte Road
126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 24 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 Eagle River 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
Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Eagle River and 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 Eagle River to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Eagle River and 18.7 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:48 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eagle River and Light Rain near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 20.99 mi (33.78 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: Meadow Lakes (-149.60111, 61.62472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
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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