How far is Meadow Lakes, AK from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is about 355.7 miles (572.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 49m 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 08h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lakes and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lakes and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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Start on the route
69 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Hess Lake Road
697 ft · 36 sec · Hess Lake Road
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Turn left onto Starr Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Starr Road
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Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Drive
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Turn right onto Beverly Lake Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Beverly Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pittman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pittman Road
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Turn right onto West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
299.8 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1078 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Geist Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Continue on Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Turn left onto Steese Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Steese Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chena Hot Springs Road
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
121 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
31.1 mi · 43 min · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Turn right
1328 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
7.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadow Lakes and Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on 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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Meadow Lakes and Light Snow Likely near Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lakes to Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The road trip is about 355.7 miles (572.5 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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 Meadow Lakes and 178.4 miles from Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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 112.9 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 $62.14 one way or $124.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Meadow Lakes and Light Snow Likely near Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lakes and Fairbanks North Star Borough. Straight-line distance: 242.76 mi (390.69 km).
#1 Meadow Lakes
Census designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 61.6247200, -149.6011100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks North Star Borough
Borough in Alaska, United States
| Population | 95,651 |
| Coordinates | 64.8333300, -146.4166700 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbanks North Star Borough (-146.41667, 64.83333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $62.14 | $124.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.99 | $133.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.85 | $139.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $79.89 | $159.79 |
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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