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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 71h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow
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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.
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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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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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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
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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
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and King Cove.
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 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).
#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 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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