Origin
Wasilla, AK
Late night in Wasilla on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 AM
AKDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wasilla, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wasilla, AK
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Meadow Lakes, AK
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Wasilla and Meadow Lakes, this 8.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the entire drive in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero overnight stops. Navigating through the Alaska region, you will utilize East Parks Highway, North Lucille Street, and West Seldon Road to reach your destination. This short trek is ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Seldon Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Lucille Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Beverly Lake Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Parks Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Starr Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wyoming Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hess Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Windy Bottem Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Seldon Road
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla, AK and Meadow Lakes, AK.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto AK 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Parks Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lucille Street
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto West Seldon Road
169 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Seldon Road
5
Continue on West Seldon Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Seldon Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Windy Bottem Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Windy Bottem Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Beverly Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Beverly Lake Road
8
Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyoming Drive
9
Turn left onto Starr Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Starr Road
10
Turn right onto Hess Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hess Lake Road
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AK 3 / East Parks Highway
Turn left onto AK 3 / East Parks Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Lucille Street
Turn right onto North Lucille Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Seldon Road
Enter roundabout onto West Seldon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Wyoming Drive
Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Starr Road
Turn left onto Starr Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| premium | $5.98 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Meadow Lakes, AK
Late night in Meadow Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 AM
AKDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. Because you will be navigating local roads, you should remain alert for frequent transitions between street segments. The road surface and traffic patterns change as you move from the Wasilla area into Meadow Lakes, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find this drive requires more active steering than a typical interstate trek. It is a functional, localized experience that keeps you engaged with the road layout from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on West Seldon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AK 3 / East Parks Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AK 3 / East Parks Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Lucille Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Seldon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Wasilla, AK
Full guide →Wasilla is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Alaska. Wasilla is the last city of significant size on the Parks Highway northward; therefore, it is a frequent stopping point if traveling by car to Denali National Park, Fairbanks or other points north. It is most famous as the home town of Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who served as mayor of the city for six years.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on West Seldon Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AK 3 / East Parks Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Lucille Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Seldon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meadow Lakes, AK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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