Origin
Juneau, AK
Morning in Juneau on Friday
Local time
11:02 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Juneau, AK to Farmers Loop, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48h
Distance
1030.4 mi
1,658 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$223
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
47h 17m
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6 AM
48h 0m
8 AM
49h 27m
10 AM
48h 31m
12 PM
48h 22m
3 PM
48h 35m
5 PM
49h 22m
8 PM
47h 34m
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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Farmers Loop, AK
Ferdous Hasan
Trip Overview
The drive from Juneau, AK to Farmers Loop, AK covers 1030.4 miles and takes about 48h 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, George Parks Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat 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 $223.32 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
13 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
515.2 miles from Juneau, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
48h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 1030.4 miles and 48h 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 George Parks Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 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 48h, 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 1030.4 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 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 609.9 miles (West Camp Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
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
8
703.6 mi into trip
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~41h 19m in
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AK 3 / East Parks Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto AK 3 / East Parks Highway toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
5
1021.9 mi into trip
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~47h 43m in
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Sheep Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Juneau, AK and Farmers Loop, AK, road signs point toward Wasilla and Fairbanks.
Wasilla
703.6 mi in
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~41h 19m
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via AK 3
Fairbanks
703.6 mi in
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~41h 19m
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via AK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| George Parks Highway | 299.2 mi | 5h 57m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| Seward Highway | 47.2 mi | 58m |
| Glenn Highway | 33 mi | 38m |
| East Parks Highway | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Farmers Loop Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
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 Farmers Loop, 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
·
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
·
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
·
West Camp Road
15
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
16
Continue on FFH 35
5.0 mi
·
6 min
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Portage Glacier Road
17
Turn right onto AK 1
47 mi
·
58 min
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Seward Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on AK 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Ingra Street
19
Turn right onto AK 1
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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East 6th Avenue
20
Continue on AK 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
21
Continue on AK 1
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Glenn Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto AK 3
15 mi
·
20 min
·
East Parks Highway
Toward Wasilla, Fairbanks
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on AK 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Parks Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on AK 3
299 mi
·
5 hr 57 min
·
George Parks Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Sheep Creek Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sheep Creek Road
27
Continue on West Tanana Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tanana Drive
28
Enter roundabout onto Tanana Loop
85 ft
·
1 sec
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Tanana Loop
29
Continue on Tanana Loop
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Tanana Loop
30
Continue on Alumni Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Alumni Drive
31
Turn left onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Farmers Loop Road
32
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
33
Turn right onto Senate Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Senate Drive
34
Turn right onto Manchester Loop
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Manchester Loop
35
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
36
Arrive at 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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 13 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 515.2 miles from Juneau, AK, or about 33h 3m 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 220 miles or 13h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 515.2 miles or 33h 3m 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 257.6 miles or 16h 8m
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 46h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmers Loop, 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 258 miles and 12 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 12 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 12 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Farmers Loop, AK
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 12 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Juneau, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 13 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 515.2 mi from Juneau, AK · 33h 3m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
340 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
680 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 Palmer, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
258 mi · about 12h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 258 miles or 12 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
515 mi · about 24h in
A practical overnight split lands near Willow, AK after about 515 miles or 24 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
773 mi · about 36h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fairbanks, AK after about 773 miles or 36 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 515.2 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 258 miles or 12 hours on the road.
Arriving in Farmers Loop, AK
The final approach into Farmers Loop, 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 Farmers Loop, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Farmers Loop, 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
$223.32 one way
$446.64 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
361 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $234.84 | $469.68 |
| premium | $5.98 | $242.59 | $485.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $227.50 | $455.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$223
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$563–$843
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 360.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $108 in charging · 3 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 309.1 | 3 | $108.19 | $49.46 |
| Efficient EV | 257.6 | 2 | $90.16 | $41.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 412.2 | 5 | $144.26 | $65.95 |
Gas CO2
361 kg
EV CO2
121 kg (66% less)
Plan for 3 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
Farmers Loop, AK
Morning in Farmers Loop on Friday
Local time
11:02 AM
AKDT
Current temp
23°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
24°F
Palmer, AK
680 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
18 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
48h 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 Farmers Loop, AK covers 1030.4 miles and takes about 48h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, George Parks Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat. 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 258 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 515.2 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 $223.32 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 13 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 18 significant decision points across 1030.4 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 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 609.9 miles (West Camp Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Juneau, AK and Farmers Loop, AK, road signs point toward Wasilla and Fairbanks.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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