How far is Nome, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from Nome, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1523.9 miles (2452.4 km), with a travel time of about 440h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1096.7 miles (1765 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 881h 25m 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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Road
1523.87 mi
440h 42m
Flight
1096.71 mi
1764.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1096.71 mi
Kilometers
1764.98 km
Flight Time
02h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
1523.87 mi
Kilometers
2452.43 km
Drive Time
440h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 440h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Sun, May 31, 3:55 AM AKDT
Return by in Nome
Thu, Jun 18, 12:38 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nome
2026-05-12T19:12
Arrive Juneau
Sun, May 31, 3:55 AM AKDT
Route Timing
440h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:43 PM to 4:13 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
6:34 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nome
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
Anchorage
AK

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

From Nome
548.4 mi
220h 21m
To Juneau
975.5 mi
220h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
440h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
881h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+427.2 mi
1096.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anchorage
220h 21m from Nome
Leave By
6:34 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nome and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1523.9 miles (2452.4 km) and usually takes 440h 42m 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?

Anchorage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 548.4 miles from Nome and 975.5 miles from Juneau.

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

The direct path is about 1096.7 miles (1765 km), while the road route adds roughly 427.2 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 $266.22 one way or $532.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 477.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nome and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nome and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 1096.71 mi (1764.98 km).

Nome

#1 Nome

City in Alaska, USA

Population3,847
Coordinates64.5011100, -165.4063900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Tobuk Alley (-165.406256, 64.501233)
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)50h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)38h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)30h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)25h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)21h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
53.77 gal
203.55 L · about $266.22
Round trip
$532.43
107.54 gal · 407.1 L
Estimated CO2
477.9 kg one way
Round trip: 955.7 kg / 2107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $266.22 $532.43
Mid-grade $5.34 $287.02 $574.05
Premium $5.57 $299.28 $598.57
Diesel $6.37 $342.30 $684.60

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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There is no time difference between Nome and Juneau. The current time is 19:12:46.

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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.