How far is Fairbanks, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK is about 735.1 miles (1183.1 km), with a travel time of about 21h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 626.3 miles (1007.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 42m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Juneau.
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Start on 12th Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 24 sec · Noble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Way
1103 ft · 33 sec · Airport Way
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Turn right onto Richardson Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Richardson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Alaska Highway
2043 ft · 50 sec · Alaska Highway
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Turn straight onto Alaska Hwy
2572 ft · 46 sec · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
103.7 mi · 2 hr · Alaska Highway
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Continue on Alaska Hwy
3.1 mi · 5 min · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
290.9 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 Fairbanks 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
Continue on 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks to Juneau?
The road trip is about 735.1 miles (1183.1 km) and usually takes 21h 42m 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 366.6 miles from Fairbanks and 368.5 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 626.3 miles (1007.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.8 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 $128.43 one way or $256.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairbanks and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 626.29 mi (1007.92 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 1183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 10m |
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 | $128.43 | $256.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $138.47 | $276.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $144.38 | $288.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $165.13 | $330.27 |
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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