How far is North Pole, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from North Pole, AK to Juneau, AK is about 721.9 miles (1161.8 km), with a travel time of about 21h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 614.2 miles (988.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 46m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 21h 23m.
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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Snow
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Pole and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Pole and Juneau.
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Start on Fourth Avenue
147 m · 23 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Turn right onto Davis Boulevard
66 m · 16 sec · Davis Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2103 ft · 51 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
81.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Richardson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Alaska Highway
2043 ft · 50 sec · Alaska Highway
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Turn straight onto Alaska Hwy
2572 ft · 46 sec · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
103.7 mi · 2 hr · Alaska Highway
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Continue on Alaska Hwy
3.1 mi · 5 min · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
290.9 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Turn right onto Haines Road
62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road
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Continue on Haines Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway
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Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1652 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lutak Road
4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road
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Turn right
26 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
839 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 North Pole and Juneau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Highway
Continue on Alaska Highway
291 mi · 06h 30m
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 leaving North Pole and Light Snow Likely near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Pole to Juneau?
The road trip is about 721.9 miles (1161.8 km) and usually takes 21h 23m 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?
Tok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 360 miles from North Pole and 361.9 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 614.2 miles (988.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 $126.10 one way or $252.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 226.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around North Pole and Light Snow Likely near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Pole and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 614.18 mi (988.43 km).
#1 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 64.7511100, -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 00m |
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 | $126.10 | $252.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $135.96 | $271.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $141.77 | $283.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $162.14 | $324.28 |
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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