How far is City of Unalaska, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from City of Unalaska, AK to Juneau, AK is about 2064.5 miles (3322.5 km), with a travel time of about 84h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1260.8 miles (2029.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 169h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2064.49 mi
84h 57m
Flight
1260.79 mi
2029.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1260.79 mi
Kilometers
2029.05 km
Flight Time
02h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
2064.49 mi
Kilometers
3322.47 km
Drive Time
84h 57m

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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 84h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Fri, May 29, 2:55 AM AKDT
Return by in City of Unalaska
Mon, Jun 1, 3:53 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Unalaska
2026-05-25T13:58
Arrive Juneau
Fri, May 29, 2:55 AM AKDT
Route Timing
84h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:58 PM to 8:28 PM AKDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Unalaska
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
Ouzinkie
AK

City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States

From City of Unalaska
872.2 mi
42h 28m
To Juneau
1192.3 mi
42h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph S
Destination
54°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Unalaska and Juneau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Unalaska and Juneau.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 km · 6 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Ulakta Drive

    1.2 mi · 8 min · Ulakta Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · Ballyhoo Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    94 m · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska

    217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  9. 9

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  19. 19

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

    19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Unalaska 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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 16%
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 14%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 13%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 11%
Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217 mi · 11%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp right 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
84h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
169h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+803.7 mi
1260.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ouzinkie
42h 28m from City of Unalaska
Leave By
10:04 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Unalaska and Partly Sunny near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Unalaska to Juneau?

The road trip is about 2064.5 miles (3322.5 km) and usually takes 84h 57m 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?

Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 872.2 miles from City of Unalaska and 1192.3 miles from Juneau.

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

The direct path is about 1260.8 miles (2029.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 803.7 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 $360.68 one way or $721.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 647.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Unalaska and Partly Sunny near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Unalaska and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 1260.79 mi (2029.05 km).

City of Unalaska

#1 City of Unalaska

City in Alaska, United States

Population4,376
Coordinates53.9301500, -166.5488100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Unalaska (-166.54881, 53.93015)
End: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)68h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)51h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)41h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)34h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)29h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)25h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
72.85 gal
275.77 L · about $360.68
Round trip
$721.36
145.7 gal · 551.54 L
Estimated CO2
647.4 kg one way
Round trip: 1294.8 kg / 2855 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $360.68 $721.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $388.87 $777.75
Premium $5.57 $405.48 $810.97
Diesel $6.37 $463.76 $927.53

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Unalaska and Juneau. The current time is 13:58:18.

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.