How far is Fritz Creek, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from Fritz Creek, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1085.2 miles (1746.5 km), with a travel time of about 28h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
1085.21 mi
28h 17m
Flight
606.6 mi
976.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
606.6 mi
Kilometers
976.23 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
1085.21 mi
Kilometers
1746.48 km
Drive Time
28h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM AKDT
Return by in Fritz Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:44 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fritz Creek
2026-05-30T00:10
Arrive Juneau
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM AKDT
Route Timing
28h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 11:47 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:26 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fritz Creek
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Fritz Creek
403 mi
14h 08m
To Juneau
682.2 mi
14h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fritz Creek and Juneau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fritz Creek and Juneau.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Pioneer Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway

    131.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Sterling Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    41.4 mi · 49 min · Seward Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fritz Creek and Juneau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 31%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 24%
Sterling Highway
132 mi · 12%
Seward Highway
41.4 mi · 4%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 1%
Egan Drive
8.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
28h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
56h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+478.6 mi
606.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
14h 08m from Fritz Creek
Leave By
3:26 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Fritz Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fritz Creek to Juneau?

The road trip is about 1085.2 miles (1746.5 km) and usually takes 28h 17m 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 403 miles from Fritz Creek and 682.2 miles from Juneau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 478.6 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 $189.57 one way or $379.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 340.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Fritz Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fritz Creek and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 606.6 mi (976.23 km).

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#1 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutler Road (-151.295612, 59.735371)
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1746 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)36h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)27h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)21h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)18h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)15h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)13h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
38.29 gal
144.96 L · about $189.57
Round trip
$379.15
76.58 gal · 289.92 L
Estimated CO2
340.3 kg one way
Round trip: 680.6 kg / 1500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $189.57 $379.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $204.39 $408.78
Premium $5.57 $213.12 $426.24
Diesel $6.37 $243.75 $487.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fritz Creek and Juneau. The current time is 00:10:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.