How far is Juneau, AK from Tok, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Tok, AK is about 987 miles (1588.4 km), with a travel time of about 47h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 94h 26m 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
987 mi
47h 13m
Flight
451.21 mi
726.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
451.21 mi
Kilometers
726.15 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
987 mi
Kilometers
1588.43 km
Drive Time
47h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 47h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tok
Tue, May 26, 9:20 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Thu, May 28, 8:33 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-24T22:07
Arrive Tok
Tue, May 26, 9:20 PM AKDT
Route Timing
47h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:13 AM to 6:43 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
1:34 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
492 mi
23h 36m
To Tok
495 mi
23h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway

  23. 23

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

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tok Cutoff

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Slana Avenue

    93 m · 9 sec · East Slana Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 34%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 27%
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 18%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 12%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 5%
Richardson Highway
14 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
47h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
94h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+535.8 mi
451.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
23h 36m from Juneau
Leave By
1:34 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Juneau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 987 miles (1588.4 km) and usually takes 47h 13m 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 492 miles from Juneau and 495 miles from Tok.

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

The direct path is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 535.8 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 $172.44 one way or $344.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 309.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Juneau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tok.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Tok. Straight-line distance: 451.21 mi (726.15 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

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

#2 Tok

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates63.3366700, -142.9855600
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)32h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)24h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)19h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)16h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
34.83 gal
131.84 L · about $172.44
Round trip
$344.89
69.66 gal · 263.68 L
Estimated CO2
309.5 kg one way
Round trip: 619.1 kg / 1365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $172.44 $344.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $185.92 $371.85
Premium $5.57 $193.86 $387.73
Diesel $6.37 $221.73 $443.46

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Tok. The current time is 22:07:03.

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.