How far is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
7.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
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Turn left onto Chena Hot Springs Road
31.1 mi · 43 min · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
576 ft · 10 sec · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
32 m · 2 sec · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Steese Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Steese Highway
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Turn right onto Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Continue on Geist Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Take the exit right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
299.9 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Turn left onto North Pittman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Pittman Road
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Turn right onto Beverly Lake Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Beverly Lake Road
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Turn left 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough and Meadow Lakes.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
300 mi · 05h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Snow Likely leaving Fairbanks North Star Borough and Chance Light Snow near Meadow Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks North Star Borough to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Fairbanks North Star Borough and 176.2 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.74 one way or $123.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Fairbanks North Star Borough and Chance Light Snow near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 242.76 mi (390.69 km).
#1 Fairbanks North Star Borough
Borough in Alaska, United States
| Population | 95,651 |
| Coordinates | 64.8333300, -146.4166700 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $61.74 | $123.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.56 | $133.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.41 | $138.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $79.38 | $158.77 |
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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