Origin
Wrangell, AK
Late night in Wrangell on Friday
Local time
1:50 AM
AKDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wrangell, 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
11h 4m
Distance
203.9 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 54m
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6 AM
11h 4m
8 AM
11h 24m
10 AM
11h 11m
12 PM
11h 9m
3 PM
11h 12m
5 PM
11h 23m
8 PM
10h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrangell, AK
Barnabas Davoti
Juneau, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wrangell, AK to Juneau, AK covers 203.9 miles and takes about 11h 4m 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 - Petersburg-Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg, Egan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.3 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.19 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102 miles from Wrangell, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11h 4m drive with frequent turns across 203.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau is the longest continuous segment at about 144.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bennett Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.9 miles you will encounter 10 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?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bennett Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Zimovia Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 46.9 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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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Bennett Street
Turn left onto Bennett Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Zimovia Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Zimovia Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
46.9 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
191.3 mi into trip
|
~10h 47m in
|
AK 7 / Glacier Highway
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Navigation decision point
5
203.4 mi into trip
|
~11h 3m in
|
Highland Drive
Turn left onto Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau | 144.3 mi | 7h 45m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg | 46.2 mi | 3h |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Glacier Highway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Glacier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
— 144.3 mi, about 7h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrangell, AK and Juneau, AK.
1
Start on this road
89 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bennett Street
307 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bennett Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Zimovia Highway
342 ft
·
9 sec
·
Zimovia Highway
4
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
46 mi
·
3 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg
7
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
·
7 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
8
Continue
349 ft
·
26 sec
9
Turn right
207 ft
·
5 sec
10
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
61 ft
·
0 sec
·
Glacier Highway
12
Continue on AK 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Glacier Highway
13
Turn straight onto AK 7
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Egan Drive
14
Turn left onto Highland Drive
336 ft
·
6 sec
·
Highland Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glacier Avenue
16
Turn left onto West 9th Street
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 9th Street
17
Turn right
32 ft
·
2 sec
18
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Wrangell, AK, or about 5h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.3 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 45 miles or 2h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 5h 59m 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 102 miles or 5h 59m
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 9h 29m
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 Wrangell, 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 Wrangell, AK
Aim for roughly 102 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 102 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Wrangell, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau for about 144.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Wrangell, AK · 5h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
102 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
102 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Haines, AK after about 102 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102 miles from Wrangell, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 102 miles or 5.5 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
$44.19 one way
$88.38 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| premium | $5.98 | $48.00 | $96.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.02 | $90.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$174–$284
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Juneau on Friday
Local time
1:50 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°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
9 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
11h 4m 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 Wrangell, AK to Juneau, AK covers 203.9 miles and takes about 11h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Wrangell-Petersburg, 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 102 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 102 miles from Wrangell, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.19 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 3 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 203.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bennett Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Zimovia Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 46.9 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Wrangell, AK to Juneau, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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