How far is Anchorage, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Juneau, AK is about 852.8 miles (1372.5 km), with a travel time of about 24h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
852.86 mi
24h 21m
Flight
573.44 mi
922.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
573.44 mi
Kilometers
922.87 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
852.86 mi
Kilometers
1372.54 km
Drive Time
24h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 24h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 PM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Fri, Apr 24, 11:06 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Juneau
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 PM AKDT
Route Timing
24h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:21 AM to 7:51 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchorage
334.2 mi
12h 10m
To Juneau
518.7 mi
12h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
41°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Juneau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Juneau.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gambell Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Juneau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 39%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 31%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 6%
Egan Drive
8.07 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Highway
4.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
24h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
48h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+279.3 mi
573.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
12h 10m from Anchorage
Leave By
11:18 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Anchorage 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 Anchorage to Juneau?

The road trip is about 852.8 miles (1372.5 km) and usually takes 24h 21m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.2 miles from Anchorage and 518.7 miles from Juneau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 279.3 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 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 $148.98 one way or $297.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 267.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Anchorage and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 573.44 mi (922.87 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.09 gal
113.92 L · about $148.98
Round trip
$297.95
60.18 gal · 227.84 L
Estimated CO2
267.4 kg one way
Round trip: 534.8 kg / 1179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $148.98 $297.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $160.62 $321.24
Premium $5.57 $167.48 $334.96
Diesel $6.37 $191.55 $383.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Juneau. The current time is 22:23:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.