How far is Juneau, AK from Wrangell, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Wrangell, AK is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 04m.
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Wrangell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Wrangell.
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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
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46.2 mi · 3 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
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Continue straight
121 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
1115 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Church Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 10 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Wrangell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi · 07h 45m
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.
Light Snow leaving Juneau and Light Rain near Wrangell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Wrangell?
The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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?
Kake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Juneau and 102.2 miles from Wrangell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 $35.65 one way or $71.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Juneau and Light Rain near Wrangell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Wrangell. Straight-line distance: 147.62 mi (237.57 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 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrangell (-132.37667, 56.47083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $35.65 | $71.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.08 | $80.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
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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