How far is Juneau, AK from King Cove, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to King Cove, AK is about 1441.5 miles (2319.8 km), with a travel time of about 71h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1074 miles (1728.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 142h 40m 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
1441.47 mi
71h 20m
Flight
1073.98 mi
1728.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1073.98 mi
Kilometers
1728.4 km
Flight Time
02h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
1441.47 mi
Kilometers
2319.82 km
Drive Time
71h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 71h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 5:32 AM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Sat, Apr 25, 4:52 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive King Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 5:32 AM AKDT
Route Timing
71h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:20 AM to 6:50 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
1:20 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

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
Seward
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Juneau
718.6 mi
35h 40m
To King Cove
722.8 mi
35h 40m

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
41°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and King Cove.

  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 left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

    142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

    95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

  17. 17

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ram's Creek Road

    1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    95 m · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 23%
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 20%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 18%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 16%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 10%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 7%
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
71h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
142h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+367.5 mi
1074 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seward
35h 40m from Juneau
Leave By
1:20 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Juneau to King Cove?

The road trip is about 1441.5 miles (2319.8 km) and usually takes 71h 20m 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?

Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 718.6 miles from Juneau and 722.8 miles from King Cove.

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

The direct path is about 1074 miles (1728.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 367.5 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 $251.86 one way or $503.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 452.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Juneau and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 1073.98 mi (1728.4 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 King Cove

City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

Population1,021
Coordinates55.0608700, -162.3185300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)48h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)36h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)28h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)24h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)20h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)17h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
50.87 gal
192.55 L · about $251.86
Round trip
$503.71
101.74 gal · 385.1 L
Estimated CO2
452.1 kg one way
Round trip: 904.2 kg / 1993 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $251.86 $503.71
Mid-grade $5.34 $271.54 $543.09
Premium $5.57 $283.14 $566.28
Diesel $6.37 $323.84 $647.68

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 King Cove. The current time is 06:11:49.

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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.