How far is Valdez, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Valdez, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdez and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdez and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Pioneer Drive
661 ft · 23 sec · East Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto East Egan Avenue
2134 ft · 36 sec · East Egan Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Highway
117.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
137.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Palmer-Fishhook Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer-Fishhook Road
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Turn left onto Trunk Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bogard Road
5 m · 1 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 Valdez 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.
Glenn Highway
Turn left onto Glenn Highway
138 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Valdez 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 Valdez to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Lazy Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Valdez and 136 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.9 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 8:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.48 one way or $94.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow around Valdez and Chance Light Snow near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdez and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.74 km).
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.48 | $94.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.19 | $102.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.05 | $122.10 |
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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