How far is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK to Juneau, AK is about 763.6 miles (1228.9 km), with a travel time of about 22h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 597.6 miles (961.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 19m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Juneau.
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Start on Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
7.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Nugget Cabin Winter Trail
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Turn left onto Chena Hot Springs Road
31.1 mi · 43 min · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
576 ft · 10 sec · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Chena Hot Springs Road
32 m · 2 sec · Chena Hot Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Steese Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Steese Highway
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Turn right onto Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Continue on Geist Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Take the exit right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
299.9 mi · 5 hr 59 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough 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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Fairbanks North Star Borough and 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough to Juneau?
The road trip is about 763.6 miles (1228.9 km) and usually takes 22h 19m 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 533.4 miles from Fairbanks North Star Borough and 230.2 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 597.6 miles (961.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 166 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 $133.43 one way or $266.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Fairbanks North Star Borough and Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks North Star Borough and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 597.55 mi (961.67 km).
#1 Fairbanks North Star Borough
Borough in Alaska, United States
| Population | 95,651 |
| Coordinates | 64.8333300, -146.4166700 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 1229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 31m |
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 | $133.43 | $266.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $143.86 | $287.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $150.00 | $300.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $171.56 | $343.13 |
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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