How far is Soldotna, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Soldotna, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldotna and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldotna and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on the route
86 m · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sterling Highway
57 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Seldon Road
52 m · 3 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 Soldotna and Meadow Lakes.
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
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
88.5 mi · 01h 47m
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 Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Soldotna 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 Soldotna to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Soldotna and 99.6 miles from Meadow Lakes.
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 105.3 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 9:34 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.56 one way or $69.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely around Soldotna and Chance Light Snow near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldotna and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 92.44 mi (148.76 km).
#1 Soldotna
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,790 |
| Coordinates | 60.4877800, -151.0583300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.26 | $74.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.43 | $88.87 |
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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