How far is Wasilla, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasilla and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla and Meadow Lakes.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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2
Turn left onto East Parks Highway
1623 ft · 34 sec · East Parks Highway
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3
Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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4
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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6
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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8
Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Drive
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9
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 Wasilla 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.
West Seldon Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Seldon Road
3.65 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Wasilla and Light Rain near Meadow Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 4 miles from Wasilla and 4.2 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:02 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wasilla and Light Rain near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasilla and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 6.06 mi (9.75 km).
#1 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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