How far is Juneau, AK from Akutan, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Akutan, AK is about 1758 miles (2829.3 km), with a travel time of about 95h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1226.5 miles (1973.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 190h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 95h 18m.
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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Akutan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Akutan.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 48 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
92 m · 8 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
63 m · 3 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn left
117 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 11 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 5 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
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Continue straight
94 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Continue on 5th Street
555 ft · 18 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
722 ft · 31 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto King Street
612 ft · 27 sec · King Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
552 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Summer Bay Road
4 mi · 11 min · Summer Bay Road
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Continue on Humpy Cove Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Humpy Cove Road
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Continue on Morris Cove Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Morris Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morris Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and Akutan.
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 sharp left 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.
Heavy Rain leaving Juneau and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Akutan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Akutan?
The road trip is about 1758 miles (2829.3 km) and usually takes 95h 18m 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?
Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 876.5 miles from Juneau and 881.5 miles from Akutan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1226.5 miles (1973.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 531.5 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 AKST. 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 $292.64 one way or $585.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 551.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Juneau and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Akutan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Akutan. Straight-line distance: 1226.49 mi (1973.85 km).
#1 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akutan (-165.77686, 54.1335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2829 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 58h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 43h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 35h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 29h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 25h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 55m |
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 | $4.72 | $292.64 | $585.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.91 | $304.43 | $608.86 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $318.39 | $636.78 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $399.29 | $798.58 |
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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