Origin
King Cove, AK
Morning in King Cove on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
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Live forecast
Trip from King Cove, AK to Juneau, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
71h 20m
Distance
1441.4 mi
2,320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$312
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
70h 16m
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6 AM
71h 20m
8 AM
73h 29m
10 AM
72h 5m
12 PM
71h 53m
3 PM
72h 12m
5 PM
73h 22m
8 PM
70h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
King Cove, AK
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Juneau, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from King Cove, AK to Juneau, AK covers 1441.4 miles and takes about 71h 20m 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 - Kodiak to Chignik, 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 $312.40 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
20 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
720.7 miles from King Cove, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
71h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 1441.4 miles and 71h 20m 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 - Kodiak to Chignik.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 71h 20m, 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 around 0.1 miles in near Ram's Creek Road.
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 13 significant decision points across 1441.4 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: at 0.1 miles (Ram's Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 96.5 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 238.8 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ram's Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
96.5 mi into trip
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~6h 17m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
238.8 mi into trip
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~15h 33m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
752.6 mi into trip
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~27h 33m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
831.7 mi into trip
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~32h 3m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik | 288.4 mi | 6h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak | 225.4 mi | 5h 30m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point | 142.3 mi | 9h 15m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove | 95.5 mi | 6h 15m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay | 79.1 mi | 4h 30m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 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 King Cove, AK and Juneau, AK.
1
Start on this road
312 ft
·
29 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ram's Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Ram's Creek Road
3
Continue on Harbor Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Harbor Road
4
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
74 ft
·
5 sec
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Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
5
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
96 mi
·
6 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
6
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142 mi
·
9 hr 15 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
7
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
8
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi
·
5 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
9
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79 mi
·
4 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
10
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
11
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
12
Continue
382 ft
·
7 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
61 ft
·
0 sec
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Glacier Highway
15
Continue on AK 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Glacier Highway
16
Turn straight onto AK 7
8.1 mi
·
10 min
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Egan Drive
17
Turn left onto Highland Drive
336 ft
·
6 sec
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Highland Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Glacier Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 9th Street
359 ft
·
12 sec
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West 9th Street
20
Turn right
32 ft
·
2 sec
21
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 20 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 720.7 miles from King Cove, AK, or about 26h 46m 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 14h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 720.7 miles or 26h 46m 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 360.4 miles or 18h 17m
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 67h 59m
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 King Cove, 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 King Cove, AK
Aim for roughly 360 miles and 17.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 360 miles and 17.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 360 miles and 17.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 360 miles and 17.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from King Cove, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 20 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 720.7 mi from King Cove, AK · 26h 46m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
360 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
721 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
360 mi · about 17.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Palmer, AK after about 360 miles or 17.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
721 mi · about 35.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Haines, AK after about 721 miles or 35.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
1081 mi · about 53.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Haines, AK after about 1081 miles or 53.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 720.7 miles from King Cove, 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 360 miles or 17.8 hours on the road.
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.
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
$312.40 one way
$624.80 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
504 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $328.51 | $657.03 |
| premium | $5.98 | $339.35 | $678.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $318.24 | $636.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$312
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$652–$932
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 504.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $151 in charging · 5 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 432.4 | 5 | $151.35 | $69.19 |
| Efficient EV | 360.4 | 4 | $126.12 | $57.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 576.6 | 7 | $201.80 | $92.25 |
Gas CO2
504 kg
EV CO2
169 kg (66% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 5 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Morning in Juneau on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
24°F
Palmer, AK
360 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
14 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
71h 20m 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 King Cove, AK to Juneau, AK covers 1441.4 miles and takes about 71h 20m 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 - Kodiak to Chignik, 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 360 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 720.7 miles from King Cove, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $312.40 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 20 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 13 significant decision points across 1441.4 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: at 0.1 miles (Ram's Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 96.5 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 238.8 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from King Cove, AK to Juneau, 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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