How far is Eagle River, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Juneau, AK is about 836.9 miles (1346.8 km), with a travel time of about 23h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 564.5 miles (908.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 14m 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 23h 37m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Juneau.
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Start on Monte Road
126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 24 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 Eagle River 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Eagle River 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 Eagle River to Juneau?
The road trip is about 836.9 miles (1346.8 km) and usually takes 23h 37m 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 417.4 miles from Eagle River and 419.5 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 564.5 miles (908.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 272.4 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 $146.20 one way or $292.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 262.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Eagle River and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 564.51 mi (908.49 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 1347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 26m |
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 | $146.20 | $292.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $157.63 | $315.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $164.36 | $328.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $187.99 | $375.98 |
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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