How far is Meadow Lakes, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Palmer, AK is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lakes and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lakes and Palmer.
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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 left onto Beverly Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beverly Lake Road
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Continue on Windy Bottem Road
829 ft · 17 sec · Windy Bottem Road
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Turn straight onto West Seldon Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Seldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Seldon Road
27 m · 2 sec · East Seldon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Seldon Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Seldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bogard Road
21 m · 4 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bogard Road
38 m · 2 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bogard Road
1 km · 1 min · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bogard Road
38 m · 2 sec · East Bogard Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Bogard Road
1585 ft · 40 sec · East Bogard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bogard Road
51 m · 2 sec · West Bogard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bogard Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Bogard Road
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Continue on West Arctic Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · West Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto South Alaska Street
2652 ft · 55 sec · South Alaska Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadow Lakes and Palmer.
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.
East Seldon Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Seldon Road
3.97 mi · 00h 06m
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 Rain Showers leaving Meadow Lakes and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lakes to Palmer?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Tanaina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Meadow Lakes and 8.9 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:30 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meadow Lakes and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lakes and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 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 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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