Origin
Juneau, AK
Morning in Juneau on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Juneau, AK to Metlakatla, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 9m
Distance
310.7 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 2m
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6 AM
9h 10m
8 AM
9h 26m
10 AM
9h 16m
12 PM
9h 14m
3 PM
9h 17m
5 PM
9h 26m
8 PM
9h 5m
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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Metlakatla, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Juneau, AK to Metlakatla, AK covers 310.7 miles and takes about 9h 9m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla, Egan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 276.8 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.3 miles from Juneau, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 9m drive with frequent turns across 310.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau is the longest continuous segment at about 276.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 289.7 miles (AK 7 / Tongass Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 289.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
6
289.7 mi into trip
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~8h 17m in
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AK 7 / Tongass Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7 / Tongass Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
289.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
289.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
289.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 18m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau | 276.8 mi | 8h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla | 19.3 mi | 44m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Glacier Highway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Walden Point Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Glacier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tait Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
— 276.8 mi, about 8h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, AK and Metlakatla, AK.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 9th Street
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 9th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Glacier Avenue
4
Turn left onto Highland Drive
300 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Drive
5
Turn right onto AK 7
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Egan Drive
6
Continue on AK 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Glacier Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
206 ft
·
3 sec
·
Glacier Highway
8
Continue on AK 7
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
9
Turn left
382 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn slight left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi
·
8 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
11
Continue on Main Berth Ramp
197 ft
·
33 sec
·
Main Berth Ramp
12
Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tongass Avenue
14
Turn right
128 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left
180 ft
·
5 sec
16
At end of road, turn right
335 ft
·
34 sec
17
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19 mi
·
44 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
18
Continue on Ferry Terminal Roas
460 ft
·
36 sec
·
Ferry Terminal Roas
19
Turn right onto Walden Point Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Walden Point Road
20
Continue on Tait Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tait Street
21
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.3 miles from Juneau, AK, or about 4h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.8 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 68 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.3 miles or 4h 24m 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 155.3 miles or 4h 24m
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 7h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metlakatla, 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 2-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 155 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Metlakatla, AK
Aim for roughly 155 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Juneau, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau for about 276.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.3 mi from Juneau, AK · 4h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
155 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 Haines, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
155 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Haines, AK after about 155 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.3 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 - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 155 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Metlakatla, AK
The final approach into Metlakatla, 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 Metlakatla, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Metlakatla, 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
$67.34 one way
$134.68 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $70.81 | $141.63 |
| premium | $5.98 | $73.15 | $146.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.19 | $12.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.50 | $19.88 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Metlakatla, AK
Morning in Metlakatla on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
AKDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Light Rain
S 5 mph
35% chance
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
1 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
9h 9m 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 Metlakatla, AK covers 310.7 miles and takes about 9h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla, Egan Drive. 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 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 155 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 155.3 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 $67.34 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 289.7 miles (AK 7 / Tongass Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 289.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Juneau, AK to Metlakatla, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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