How far is King Cove, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from King Cove, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1762.2 miles (2836 km), with a travel time of about 58h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1074 miles (1728.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 116h 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
1762.21 mi
58h 13m
Flight
1073.98 mi
1728.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1073.98 mi
Kilometers
1728.4 km
Flight Time
02h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
1762.21 mi
Kilometers
2836 km
Drive Time
58h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 58h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Tue, Apr 21, 4:31 PM AKDT
Return by in King Cove
Fri, Apr 24, 2:44 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King Cove
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive Juneau
Tue, Apr 21, 4:31 PM AKDT
Route Timing
58h 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
4:13 PM to 5:43 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
3:34 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in King Cove
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
Seward
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From King Cove
718.6 mi
29h 06m
To Juneau
1043.6 mi
29h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 1:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King Cove and Juneau.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    95 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road

    1718 ft · 47 sec · Ram's Creek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Harbor Road

    3021 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

    23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove

  5. 5

    Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

    95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

    288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 19%
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 16%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 15%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 13%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi · 8%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp right 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
58h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
116h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+688.2 mi
1074 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seward
29h 06m from King Cove
Leave By
3:34 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving King Cove and Rain And Snow near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King Cove to Juneau?

The road trip is about 1762.2 miles (2836 km) and usually takes 58h 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?

Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 718.6 miles from King Cove and 1043.6 miles from Juneau.

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 688.2 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 $307.85 one way or $615.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 552.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around King Cove and Rain And Snow near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King Cove and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 1073.98 mi (1728.4 km).

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#1 King Cove

City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

Population1,021
Coordinates55.0608700, -162.3185300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-162.318341, 55.060887)
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2836 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)58h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)44h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)35h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)29h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)25h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)21h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
62.18 gal
235.39 L · about $307.85
Round trip
$615.71
124.36 gal · 470.78 L
Estimated CO2
552.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1105.2 kg / 2437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $307.85 $615.71
Mid-grade $5.34 $331.92 $663.83
Premium $5.57 $346.09 $692.19
Diesel $6.37 $395.84 $791.68

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 King Cove and Juneau. The current time is 06:17:50.

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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.