How far is Juneau, AK from Nikiski, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Nikiski, AK is about 743.8 miles (1197 km), with a travel time of about 42h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 85h 03m 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 42h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Nikiski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Nikiski.
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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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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kenai Spur Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn right onto Miller Loop Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Loop Road
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Continue on Miller Loop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Miller Loop Road
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Turn left onto Island Lake Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Island Lake Road
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Turn right onto Bastien Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Bastien Drive
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Continue on Rachet Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · Rachet Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rachet Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and Nikiski.
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.
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Rain near Nikiski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Nikiski?
The road trip is about 743.8 miles (1197 km) and usually takes 42h 31m 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 370.8 miles from Juneau and 373 miles from Nikiski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.5 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 $129.96 one way or $259.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Juneau and Rain near Nikiski.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Nikiski. Straight-line distance: 612.28 mi (985.37 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 Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4,493 |
| Coordinates | 60.6902800, -151.2888900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nikiski (-151.28889, 60.69028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 16m |
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 | $129.96 | $259.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $140.12 | $280.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $146.11 | $292.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $167.11 | $334.22 |
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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