How far is Akutan, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Akutan, AK to Juneau, AK is about 2011.9 miles (3237.9 km), with a travel time of about 79h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1226.5 miles (1973.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 159h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 79h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akutan and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akutan and Juneau.
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Start on Morris Cove Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Morris Cove Road
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Turn left onto Humpy Cove Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Humpy Cove Road
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Continue on Summer Bay Road
4.1 mi · 12 min · Summer Bay Road
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Turn left onto King Street
612 ft · 29 sec · King Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
722 ft · 30 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Turn right onto Ferry Access
51 m · 12 sec · Ferry Access
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Continue on Coast Guard Access
657 ft · 49 sec · Coast Guard Access
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Turn right onto Homer Spit Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Homer Spit Road
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2814 ft · 1 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Lake Street
2226 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto Homer Bypass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Homer Bypass Road
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Continue on Sterling Highway
131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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Turn right onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Turn right onto Haines Road
62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road
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Continue on Haines Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway
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Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1652 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lutak Road
4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road
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Turn right
26 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
839 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akutan and Juneau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Highway
Turn right onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain leaving Akutan and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akutan to Juneau?
The road trip is about 2011.9 miles (3237.9 km) and usually takes 79h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anchor Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1033.7 miles from Akutan and 978.2 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1226.5 miles (1973.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 785.4 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 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $351.47 one way or $702.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 630.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Akutan and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akutan and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 1226.49 mi (1973.85 km).
#2 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 28h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 05m |
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 | $351.47 | $702.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $378.94 | $757.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $395.13 | $790.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $451.92 | $903.84 |
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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