Origin
Juneau, AK
Morning in Juneau on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Juneau, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
43h 39m
Distance
794 mi
1,278 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$172
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
43h 0m
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6 AM
43h 39m
8 AM
44h 58m
10 AM
44h 6m
12 PM
43h 59m
3 PM
44h 10m
5 PM
44h 54m
8 PM
43h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Juneau, AK
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Diamond Ridge, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Juneau, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK covers 794 miles and takes about 43h 39m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, AK 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 334.5 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat. At current regular gas prices, budget about $172.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
12 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
397 miles from Juneau, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 794 miles and 43h 39m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat and Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat is the longest continuous segment at about 334.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 43h 39m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 9th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 794 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 9th Street
Turn left onto West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Glacier Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
275.3 mi into trip
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~17h 17m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
609.9 mi into trip
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~39h 17m in
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West Camp Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
Navigation decision point
5
621 mi into trip
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~39h 37m in
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AK 1 / Seward Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AK 1 / Seward Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| AK 1 | 126.5 mi | 3h 1m |
| Seward Highway | 40.7 mi | 47m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Portage Glacier Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Diamond Ridge Road | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Portage Glacier Highway | 4.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
— 334.5 mi, about 22h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, AK and Diamond Ridge, AK.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto West 9th Street
359 ft
·
11 sec
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West 9th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Glacier Avenue
4
Turn left onto Highland Drive
300 ft
·
7 sec
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Highland Drive
5
Turn right onto AK 7
8.1 mi
·
10 min
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Egan Drive
6
Continue on AK 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Glacier Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
206 ft
·
3 sec
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Glacier Highway
8
Continue on AK 7
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
9
Turn left
382 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
11
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
12
Continue
374 ft
·
7 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
173 ft
·
9 sec
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West Camp Road
14
Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Camp Road
15
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
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Portage Glacier Highway
16
Continue on FFH 35
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto AK 1
41 mi
·
47 min
·
Seward Highway
18
Take the exit onto AK 1
127 mi
·
3 hr 1 min
·
AK 1
19
Turn left onto Diamond Ridge Road
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Diamond Ridge Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Skyline Drive
21
Turn slight left onto Autumn Star Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Autumn Star Street
22
Arrive at destination
Autumn Star Street
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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 397 miles from Juneau, AK, or about 25h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 334.5 miles.
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 175 miles or 10h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 397 miles or 25h 17m 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 198.5 miles or 12h 18m
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 42h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Diamond Ridge, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Juneau, 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 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 10.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 10.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 10.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Diamond Ridge, AK
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 10.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 175 miles from Juneau, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 12 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat for about 334.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 397 mi from Juneau, AK · 25h 17m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
262 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
524 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 Kenai, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
199 mi · about 10.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Palmer, AK after about 199 miles or 10.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
397 mi · about 21.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 397 miles or 21.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
596 mi · about 32.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cohoe, AK after about 596 miles or 32.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 175 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 397 miles from Juneau, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 334.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 miles or 10.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Diamond Ridge, AK
The final approach into Diamond Ridge, 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 Diamond Ridge, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Diamond Ridge, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$172.09 one way
$344.17 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
278 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $180.96 | $361.93 |
| premium | $5.98 | $186.93 | $373.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $175.31 | $350.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$172
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$512–$792
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 277.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $83 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 238.2 | 2 | $83.37 | $38.11 |
| Efficient EV | 198.5 | 2 | $69.48 | $31.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 317.6 | 3 | $111.16 | $50.82 |
Gas CO2
278 kg
EV CO2
93 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
Diamond Ridge, AK
Morning in Diamond Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 AM
AKDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43h 39m 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 Juneau, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK covers 794 miles and takes about 43h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, AK 1. 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 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 397 miles from Juneau, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $172.09 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 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 794 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Juneau, AK to Diamond Ridge, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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