Juneau, AK Road Trips

Drivers starting from Juneau, AK have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Alaska. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 762 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Juneau, AK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

consolidated city-borough and state capital of Alaska, United States

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

1070.1 mi

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Quickest Drive

8h 22m

Ketchikan, AK

Plan Around Juneau, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Juneau, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

North Pole, AK to Juneau, AK 1040.7 mi · 48h 9m Badger, AK to Juneau, AK 1036.3 mi · 48h 7m Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK 1027.7 mi · 47h 53m Homer, AK to Juneau, AK 794.6 mi · 43h 36m

Continue From Juneau, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Juneau, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK 1070.1 mi · 49h 54m Juneau, AK to North Pole, AK 1040.4 mi · 48h 8m Juneau, AK to Badger, AK 1036.1 mi · 48h 6m Juneau, AK to Fairbanks, AK 1027.7 mi · 47h 53m

Trips from Juneau, AK

Juneau, AK to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

1070.1 mi 49h 54m

Juneau, AK to North Pole, AK

1040.4 mi 48h 8m

Juneau, AK to Badger, AK

1036.1 mi 48h 6m

Juneau, AK to Fairbanks, AK

1027.7 mi 47h 53m

Juneau, AK to Ester, AK

1018.1 mi 47h 39m

Juneau, AK to Kalifornsky, AK

735.2 mi 42h 12m

Juneau, AK to Palmer, AK

711 mi 41h 30m

Juneau, AK to Sterling, AK

707.7 mi 41h 33m

Juneau, AK to Sitka, AK

175.8 mi 15h 13m

Juneau, AK to Haines, AK

93.3 mi 8h 51m

Driving from Juneau, AK

On average, trips departing from Juneau, AK run 762 miles with a drive time of roughly 39h 6m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 1070 miles (49h 54m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Juneau, AK are Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (1070.1 mi, 49h 54m), North Pole, AK (1040.4 mi, 48h 8m), Badger, AK (1036.1 mi, 48h 6m), Fairbanks, AK (1027.7 mi, 47h 53m), and Ester, AK (1018.1 mi, 47h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 762-mile trip from Juneau, AK, budget about $149 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Juneau, AK and 8 routes heading into Juneau, AK, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 1070 miles.

The longest mapped route from Juneau, AK covers 1070 miles and takes approximately 49h 54m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.

The average route from Juneau, AK runs about 762 miles with a drive time of roughly 39h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 762-mile trip from Juneau, AK costs roughly $149 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Juneau, AK include Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, North Pole, AK, Badger, AK and Fairbanks, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.