How far is College, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from College, AK to Juneau, AK is about 739.5 miles (1190.1 km), with a travel time of about 21h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 629.1 miles (1012.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College and Juneau.
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Start on College Road
1632 ft · 42 sec · College Road
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2081 ft · 43 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on Tanana Loop
2430 ft · 49 sec · Tanana Loop
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tanana Drive
43 m · 3 sec · West Tanana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 58 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 38 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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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 College and Juneau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving College and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College to Juneau?
The road trip is about 739.5 miles (1190.1 km) and usually takes 21h 34m 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 510.7 miles from College and 228.8 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 629.1 miles (1012.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 $129.17 one way or $258.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around College and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 629.09 mi (1012.42 km).
#1 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 1190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 13m |
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 | $129.17 | $258.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $139.27 | $278.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $145.22 | $290.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $166.09 | $332.18 |
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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