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Juneau, AK
Late night in Juneau on Sunday
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2:16 AM
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Trip from Juneau, AK to Kalifornsky, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42h 12m
Distance
735.2 mi
1,183 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$159
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
41h 34m
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6 AM
42h 12m
8 AM
43h 28m
10 AM
42h 39m
12 PM
42h 31m
3 PM
42h 43m
5 PM
43h 25m
8 PM
41h 50m
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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Kalifornsky, AK
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Trip Overview
This 735.2-mile journey from Juneau to Kalifornsky, Alaska, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take around 42 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's definitely not a day trip and is recommended for a 4-day adventure to allow for proper pacing. The route primarily utilizes the Alaska Marine Highway, with segments on AK 1. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $159 for this extensive drive. This trip covers a substantial distance within the state of Alaska, offering a deep dive into its varied landscapes.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
12 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
367.6 miles from Juneau, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| AK 1 | 58.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| Seward Highway | 40.7 mi | 47m |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road | 15.1 mi | 20m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Portage Glacier Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Portage Glacier Highway | 4.7 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 Juneau, AK and Kalifornsky, AK.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
7 sec
·
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
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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
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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
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto AK 1
41 mi
·
47 min
·
Seward Highway
18
Take the exit onto AK 1
58 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
AK 1
19
Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Kalifornsky Beach Road
20
Arrive at destination
Kalifornsky Beach Road
Trip Plan
To best enjoy this 42-hour, 735.2-mile trip, plan for at least 4 days of travel, utilizing the recommended 12 stops to break up the journey. The longest stretch is over 334 miles, so ensure you have ample fuel before departing on these segments. Given the extensive driving, consider starting early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if traveling during seasons with shorter days. Keep an eye on ferry schedules if relying heavily on the Alaska Marine Highway, as this is a critical component of your transit.
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 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 367.6 miles from Juneau, AK, or about 23h 21m 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 162 miles or 9h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 367.6 miles or 23h 21m 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 183.8 miles or 11h 21m
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 40h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kalifornsky, 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 184 miles and 10.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 10.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 10.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Kalifornsky, AK
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 10.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 162 miles from Juneau, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 12 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
243 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.
Overnight Options
Night 1
Overnight stop window
184 mi · about 10.6h in
A practical overnight split lands around 184 miles or 10.6 hours into the drive.
Find hotelsNight 2
368 mi · about 21.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 368 miles or 21.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
551 mi · about 31.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bear Creek, AK after about 551 miles or 31.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 162 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 367.6 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 184 miles or 10.6 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 621 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Glacier Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
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
5
621 mi into trip
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~39h 37m in
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AK 1 / Seward Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AK 1 / Seward Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$159.34 one way
$318.68 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
257 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $167.56 | $335.12 |
| premium | $5.98 | $173.09 | $346.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $162.32 | $324.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$159
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$499–$779
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 257.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $77 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 220.6 | 2 | $77.20 | $35.29 |
| Efficient EV | 183.8 | 2 | $64.33 | $29.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 294.1 | 3 | $102.93 | $47.05 |
Gas CO2
257 kg
EV CO2
86 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Kalifornsky, AK
Late night in Kalifornsky on Sunday
Local time
2:16 AM
AKDT
Current temp
38°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
42h 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is defined by its lengthy stretches on the Alaska Marine Highway, accounting for the majority of the travel. With only an 8% highway share, you'll experience a more scenic and less hurried pace compared to interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted segment spans an impressive 334.5 miles on the Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, indicating significant periods of open water or remote road travel. This profile suggests a long-distance expedition with a focus on the unique transportation methods and environments of Alaska.
8% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 334.5 mi on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
At 42h 12m, 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 11 significant decision points across 735.2 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 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
42h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 334.5 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 4-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 184 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kalifornsky, AK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 12 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 275.3 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Not recommended in a single day. At 42.2 hours each way, a round trip means 84.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kalifornsky, AK before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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