How far is Diamond Ridge, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Diamond Ridge, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1072.1 miles (1725.4 km), with a travel time of about 28h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 615.6 miles (990.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
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Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Ridge and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Ridge and Juneau.
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Start on Autumn Star Street
1094 ft · 48 sec · Autumn Star Street
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Diamond Ridge Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Diamond Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway
126.6 mi · 3 hr 1 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 Diamond Ridge 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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Diamond Ridge and Light Snow near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamond Ridge to Juneau?
The road trip is about 1072.1 miles (1725.4 km) and usually takes 28h 15m 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?
Tok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 534.6 miles from Diamond Ridge and 537.5 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 615.6 miles (990.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 456.5 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 $187.30 one way or $374.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 336.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Diamond Ridge and Light Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Ridge and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 615.61 mi (990.73 km).
#1 Diamond Ridge
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 1,156 |
| Coordinates | 59.6761100, -151.5575000 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 1725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 22m |
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 | $187.30 | $374.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $201.94 | $403.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $210.56 | $421.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $240.83 | $481.65 |
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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