How far is Juneau, AK from Cordova, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Cordova, AK is about 719.5 miles (1158 km), with a travel time of about 46h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 426.9 miles (687 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 92h 08m 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
719.52 mi
46h 04m
Flight
426.89 mi
687.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
426.89 mi
Kilometers
687.02 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
719.52 mi
Kilometers
1157.95 km
Drive Time
46h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 46h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordova
Tue, May 5, 11:20 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Thu, May 7, 9:24 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-04T01:16
Arrive Cordova
Tue, May 5, 11:20 PM AKDT
Route Timing
46h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:04 AM to 5:34 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
3:52 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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
Valdez
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Juneau
358.7 mi
23h 02m
To Cordova
360.9 mi
23h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
46°F
Monday

Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova

    108.6 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    125 m · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    56 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road

    77 m · 4 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New England Cannery Road

    996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Orca Inlet Road

    861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ocean Dock Road

    629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Street

    2561 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Adams Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 46%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 36%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
109 mi · 15%
Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 1%
Glacier Highway
3.99 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.49 mi
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
46h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
92h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+292.6 mi
426.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdez
23h 02m from Juneau
Leave By
3:52 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Juneau and Rain near Cordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 719.5 miles (1158 km) and usually takes 46h 04m 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?

Valdez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 358.7 miles from Juneau and 360.9 miles from Cordova.

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

The direct path is about 426.9 miles (687 km), while the road route adds roughly 292.6 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 $125.71 one way or $251.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 225.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Juneau and Rain near Cordova.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 426.89 mi (687.02 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

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

#2 Cordova

City in Alaska, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates60.5432000, -145.7586700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: Cordova (-145.75867, 60.5432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.39 gal
96.11 L · about $125.71
Round trip
$251.41
50.78 gal · 192.22 L
Estimated CO2
225.6 kg one way
Round trip: 451.3 kg / 995 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $125.71 $251.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $135.53 $271.06
Premium $5.57 $141.32 $282.64
Diesel $6.37 $161.63 $323.27

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Cordova. The current time is 01:16:14.

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.