Origin
Fairbanks, AK
Evening in Fairbanks on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
AKDT
Current temp
24°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK
Drive Time
21h 42m
Distance
735.2 mi
1,183 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$160
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
21h 23m
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6 AM
21h 43m
8 AM
22h 22m
10 AM
21h 57m
12 PM
21h 53m
3 PM
21h 59m
5 PM
22h 20m
8 PM
21h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairbanks, AK
John De Leon
Juneau, AK
Albert Koenig
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK covers 735.2 miles and takes about 21h 42m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Noble Street, Airport Way, Richardson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $160.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
6 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
367.6 miles from Fairbanks, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 735.2 miles and 21h 42m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Noble Street and Airport Way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Noble Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 21h 42m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 735.2 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richardson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Richardson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Hwy | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haines Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haines Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Noble Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks, AK and Juneau, AK.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
436 ft
·
21 sec
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12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Noble Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Noble Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Way
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Way
4
Turn right onto Richardson Highway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Richardson Highway
5
Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Richardson Highway
6
Continue on Richardson Highway
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Richardson Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Alaska Highway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Alaska Highway
8
Turn straight onto Alaska Hwy
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Alaska Hwy
9
Continue on Alaska Highway
104 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Alaska Highway
10
Continue on Alaska Hwy
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Alaska Hwy
11
Continue on Alaska Highway
291 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Highway
12
Turn right onto Haines Road
62 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Haines Road
13
Continue on Haines Highway
85 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Haines Highway
14
Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Haines Hwy Cut-Off
15
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
2nd Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Lutak Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lutak Road
18
Turn right
85 ft
·
5 sec
19
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
20
Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
21
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76 mi
·
8 hr 29 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
22
Continue straight
384 ft
·
7 sec
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
DeHart's Traffic Circle
25
Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Glacier Highway
26
Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Egan Drive
27
Turn left onto Highland Drive
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Drive
28
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glacier Avenue
29
Turn left onto West 9th Street
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 9th Street
30
Turn right
33 ft
·
2 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 367.6 miles from Fairbanks, AK, or about 10h 51m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 162 miles or 4h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 367.6 miles or 10h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 245.1 miles or 7h 14m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Juneau, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairbanks, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairbanks, AK
Aim for roughly 245 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 245 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 245 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 162 miles from Fairbanks, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 6 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 367.6 mi from Fairbanks, AK · 10h 51m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
243 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
485 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Skagway, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
245 mi · about 7.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tok, AK after about 245 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
490 mi · about 14.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Skagway, AK after about 490 miles or 14.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 162 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 367.6 miles from Fairbanks, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 245 miles or 7.2 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Juneau, AK
The final approach into Juneau, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Juneau, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Juneau, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$160.01 one way
$320.01 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
257 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $168.31 | $336.63 |
| premium | $6.02 | $174.31 | $348.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $163.34 | $326.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$160
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$395–$590
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 257.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $77 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 220.6 | 2 | $77.20 | $35.29 |
| Efficient EV | 183.8 | 2 | $64.33 | $29.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 294.1 | 3 | $102.93 | $47.05 |
Gas CO2
257 kg
EV CO2
86 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Juneau, AK
Evening in Juneau on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
4°F
Tok, AK
243 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21h 42m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK covers 735.2 miles and takes about 21h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Noble Street, Airport Way, Richardson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 245 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 367.6 miles from Fairbanks, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $160.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 735.2 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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