How far is Juneau, AK from Fritz Creek, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Fritz Creek, AK is about 807.7 miles (1299.9 km), with a travel time of about 44h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 88h 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
807.73 mi
44h 04m
Flight
606.6 mi
976.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
606.6 mi
Kilometers
976.23 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
807.73 mi
Kilometers
1299.92 km
Drive Time
44h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 44h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fritz Creek
Sun, May 31, 9:22 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Tue, Jun 2, 5:26 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-30T01:18
Arrive Fritz Creek
Sun, May 31, 9:22 PM AKDT
Route Timing
44h 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
2:04 AM to 3:34 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
7:52 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
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Juneau
402.6 mi
22h 02m
To Fritz Creek
405.1 mi
22h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Fritz Creek.

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    131.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Pioneer Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Pioneer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East End Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · East End Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hutler Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Hutler Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutler Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 41%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 33%
Seward Highway
173 mi · 21%
East End Road
11.8 mi · 1%
Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 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
44h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
88h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+201.1 mi
606.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
22h 02m from Juneau
Leave By
7:52 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Juneau and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Fritz Creek?

The road trip is about 807.7 miles (1299.9 km) and usually takes 44h 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 402.6 miles from Juneau and 405.1 miles from Fritz Creek.

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

The direct path is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 201.1 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 $141.10 one way or $282.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Juneau and Scattered Rain Showers near Fritz Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Fritz Creek. Straight-line distance: 606.6 mi (976.23 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fritz Creek

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Population1,932
Coordinates59.7361100, -151.2952800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: Fritz Creek (-151.29528, 59.73611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.5 gal
107.89 L · about $141.10
Round trip
$282.21
57 gal · 215.78 L
Estimated CO2
253.3 kg one way
Round trip: 506.6 kg / 1117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $141.10 $282.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $152.13 $304.27
Premium $5.57 $158.63 $317.26
Diesel $6.37 $181.43 $362.86

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Fritz Creek. The current time is 01:18:30.

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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.