How far is Juneau, AK from Dillingham, AK?

The estimated driving distance from Juneau, AK to Dillingham, AK is about 1015.3 miles (1633.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 47m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 860.4 miles (1384.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 35m 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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Road
1015.26 mi
17h 47m · estimated
Flight
860.39 mi
1384.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
860.39 mi
Kilometers
1384.66 km
Flight Time
01h 43m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
1015.26 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
1633.9 km
Drive Time
17h 47m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dillingham
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-17T00:36
Arrive Dillingham
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM AKDT
Route Timing
17h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:48 PM to 1:18 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
12:24 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

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 Juneau
430.2 mi
08h 53m
To Dillingham
585.1 mi
08h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
38°F
Friday

Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
39°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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Route Summary

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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
17h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
35h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+154.9 mi
860.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
08h 53m from Juneau
Leave By
12:24 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Juneau and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dillingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1015.3 miles (1633.9 km) and usually takes 17h 47m 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 430.2 miles from Juneau and 585.1 miles from Dillingham.

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

The direct path is about 860.4 miles (1384.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.9 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 $177.34 one way or $354.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 318.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Juneau and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dillingham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Dillingham. Straight-line distance: 860.39 mi (1384.66 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

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

#2 Dillingham

City in Alaska, United States

Population2,324
Coordinates59.0397200, -158.4575000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: Dillingham (-158.4575, 59.03972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)33h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)25h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)20h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)16h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
35.82 gal
135.61 L · about $177.34
Round trip
$354.69
71.64 gal · 271.22 L
Estimated CO2
318.3 kg one way
Round trip: 636.7 kg / 1404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $177.34 $354.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $191.21 $382.41
Premium $5.57 $199.37 $398.75
Diesel $6.37 $228.03 $456.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Dillingham. The current time is 00:36:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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