How far is Juneau, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 1217.6 miles (1959.5 km), with a travel time of about 35h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 656.7 miles (1056.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1217.59 mi
35h 41m
Flight
656.68 mi
1056.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
656.68 mi
Kilometers
1056.83 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
1217.59 mi
Kilometers
1959.52 km
Drive Time
35h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Mon, Apr 20, 5:50 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Wed, Apr 22, 5:32 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Kodiak
Mon, Apr 20, 5:50 PM AKDT
Route Timing
35h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:42 PM to 7:12 PM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:36 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
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Juneau
455.9 mi
17h 50m
To Kodiak
761.7 mi
17h 50m

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
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
14 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 · 27%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 22%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 19%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 6%
Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 1%
Glacier Highway
3.99 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
35h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
71h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+560.9 mi
656.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
17h 50m from Juneau
Leave By
12:36 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1217.6 miles (1959.5 km) and usually takes 35h 41m 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 455.9 miles from Juneau and 761.7 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 656.7 miles (1056.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 560.9 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 $212.69 one way or $425.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 381.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Juneau and Chance Rain And Snow near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 656.68 mi (1056.83 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

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

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
End: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1960 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)40h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)30h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)24h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)20h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)17h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
42.96 gal
162.64 L · about $212.69
Round trip
$425.39
85.92 gal · 325.28 L
Estimated CO2
381.8 kg one way
Round trip: 763.6 kg / 1683 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $212.69 $425.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $229.32 $458.64
Premium $5.57 $239.12 $478.23
Diesel $6.37 $273.48 $546.97

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 Kodiak. The current time is 06:08:56.

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.