How far is Palmer, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on South Colony Way
4 m · 9 sec · South Colony Way
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Turn left onto West Evergreen Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on East Palmer Wasilla Highway
2364 ft · 1 min · East Palmer Wasilla Highway
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Turn straight onto East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
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Turn right onto Trunk Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Bogard Road
78 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 Seldon Road
15 m · 3 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 West Seldon Road
25 m · 1 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 Palmer and Meadow Lakes.
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 And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.8 miles from Palmer and 8.5 miles from Meadow Lakes.
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 1.1 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 $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely around Palmer and Chance Light Snow near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 12m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
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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