How far is Meadow Lakes, AK from Soldotna, AK?
The driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Soldotna, AK is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AKDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lakes and Soldotna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lakes and Soldotna.
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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 1 toward North Lucille Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Parks Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
57 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadow Lakes and Soldotna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Snow leaving Meadow Lakes and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Soldotna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lakes to Soldotna?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Meadow Lakes and 98.5 miles from Soldotna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Meadow Lakes and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Soldotna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lakes and Soldotna. Straight-line distance: 92.44 mi (148.76 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 Soldotna
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,790 |
| Coordinates | 60.4877800, -151.0583300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soldotna (-151.05833, 60.48778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.57 | $77.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.12 | $88.23 |
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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