How far is Juneau, AK from Anchorage, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 851.2 miles (1369.8 km), with a travel time of about 24h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 26m 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
851.16 mi
24h 13m
Flight
573.44 mi
922.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
573.44 mi
Kilometers
922.87 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
851.16 mi
Kilometers
1369.81 km
Drive Time
24h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 24h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Mon, Apr 20, 6:22 AM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Tue, Apr 21, 6:35 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Anchorage
Mon, Apr 20, 6:22 AM AKDT
Route Timing
24h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:13 AM to 7:43 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
11:34 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Juneau
334.2 mi
12h 06m
To Anchorage
517 mi
12h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 1:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Anchorage.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

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

    2343 ft · 48 sec · Glacier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    92 m · 8 sec · Highland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    63 m · 3 sec · Glacier Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    117 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    46.9 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 9th Avenue

    2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto I Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · I Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 4th Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 39%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 31%
Seward Highway
46.9 mi · 6%
Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Road
4.96 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Highway
4.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
24h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
48h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+277.7 mi
573.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
12h 06m from Juneau
Leave By
11:34 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Anchorage?

The road trip is about 851.2 miles (1369.8 km) and usually takes 24h 13m 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 334.2 miles from Juneau and 517 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 573.5 miles (922.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 277.7 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 $148.68 one way or $297.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 266.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 573.44 mi (922.87 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Anchorage

#2 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.03 gal
113.69 L · about $148.68
Round trip
$297.36
60.06 gal · 227.38 L
Estimated CO2
266.9 kg one way
Round trip: 533.8 kg / 1177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $148.68 $297.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $160.30 $320.60
Premium $5.57 $167.15 $334.29
Diesel $6.37 $191.17 $382.34

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Anchorage. The current time is 06:08:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.