How far is Juneau, AK from Bear Creek, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Bear Creek, AK is about 697.3 miles (1122.2 km), with a travel time of about 41h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 543.4 miles (874.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 82h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 41h 19m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Bear Creek.
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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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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
74.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Nash Road
75 m · 12 sec · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 30 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 54 sec · Excaliber Way
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Continue on Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 40 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wizard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and Bear Creek.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Juneau and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 697.3 miles (1122.2 km) and usually takes 41h 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 347.6 miles from Juneau and 349.7 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 543.4 miles (874.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.9 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 $121.79 one way or $243.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Juneau and Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 543.41 mi (874.54 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 |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-149.395, 60.16417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 41m |
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 | $121.79 | $243.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $131.31 | $262.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $136.92 | $273.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $156.60 | $313.21 |
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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