How far is Unalaska, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Unalaska, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1751.1 miles (2818.1 km), with a travel time of about 94h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1262 miles (2031 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 189h 51m 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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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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unalaska and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unalaska and Juneau.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
731 ft · 34 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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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
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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
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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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 Unalaska and Juneau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Unalaska and Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unalaska to Juneau?
The road trip is about 1751.1 miles (2818.1 km) and usually takes 94h 55m 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?
Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 873 miles from Unalaska and 878 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1262 miles (2031 km), while the road route adds roughly 489.1 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 $305.92 one way or $611.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 549.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Unalaska and Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unalaska and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 1262.01 mi (2031.01 km).
#1 Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 53.8741300, -166.5340800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 58h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 43h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 35h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 29h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 25h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 50m |
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 | $305.92 | $611.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $329.84 | $659.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $343.92 | $687.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $393.36 | $786.71 |
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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