Juneau, AK Road Trips

Drivers starting from Juneau, AK have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Alaska. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 93-mile quick runs to 1040-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Juneau, AK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

1040.7 mi

North Pole, AK

Quickest Drive

8h 22m

Ketchikan, AK

Plan Around Juneau, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Juneau, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

North Pole, AK to Juneau, AK 1040.7 mi · 48h 9m Sterling, AK to Juneau, AK 985.4 mi · 26h 13m Badger, AK to Juneau, AK 728.9 mi · 21h 23m Anchorage, AK to Juneau, AK 670.3 mi · 40h 41m

Continue From Juneau, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Juneau, AK to North Pole, AK 1040.4 mi · 48h 8m Juneau, AK to Sitka, AK 175.8 mi · 15h 13m Juneau, AK to Haines, AK 93.3 mi · 8h 51m

Trips from Juneau, AK

Juneau, AK to North Pole, AK

1040.4 mi 48h 8m

Juneau, AK to Sitka, AK

175.8 mi 15h 13m

Juneau, AK to Haines, AK

93.3 mi 8h 51m

Driving from Juneau, AK

On average, trips departing from Juneau, AK run 437 miles with a drive time of roughly 24h 4m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 1040 miles (48h 8m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Juneau, AK are North Pole, AK (1040.4 mi, 48h 8m), Sitka, AK (175.8 mi, 15h 13m), and Haines, AK (93.3 mi, 8h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 437-mile trip from Juneau, AK, budget about $85 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Juneau, AK and 6 routes heading into Juneau, AK, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 1040 miles.

The longest mapped route from Juneau, AK covers 1040 miles and takes approximately 48h 8m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.

The average route from Juneau, AK runs about 437 miles with a drive time of roughly 24h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 437-mile trip from Juneau, AK costs roughly $85 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Juneau, AK include North Pole, AK, Sitka, AK and Haines, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.