How far is Anchorage, AK from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK?

The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK is about 740.5 miles (1191.8 km), with a travel time of about 45h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 500.7 miles (805.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 90h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
740.52 mi
45h 21m
Flight
500.7 mi
805.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
500.7 mi
Kilometers
805.8 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
740.52 mi
Kilometers
1191.75 km
Drive Time
45h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 45h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Thu, Apr 16, 9:35 PM AKDT
Return by in Anchorage
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-04-15T00:13
Arrive Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Thu, Apr 16, 9:35 PM AKDT
Route Timing
45h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:22 AM to 4:52 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:16 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haines
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchorage
369.2 mi
22h 40m
To Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
371.4 mi
22h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
42°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gambell Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

    72.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1488 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on State Dock Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · State Dock Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Gustavus Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Road

    83 m · 24 sec · Park Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    122 m · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 45%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 35%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
73 mi · 10%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 6%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi · 1%
Park Road
4.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
45h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
90h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+239.8 mi
500.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
22h 40m from Anchorage
Leave By
5:16 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Anchorage and Chance Rain And Snow near Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

The road trip is about 740.5 miles (1191.8 km) and usually takes 45h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 369.2 miles from Anchorage and 371.4 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 500.7 miles (805.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 239.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.37 one way or $258.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Anchorage and Chance Rain And Snow near Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Straight-line distance: 500.7 mi (805.8 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

#2 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population2,148
Coordinates58.7586000, -136.2371500
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
End: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (-136.23715, 58.7586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.13 gal
98.92 L · about $129.37
Round trip
$258.74
52.26 gal · 197.84 L
Estimated CO2
232.2 kg one way
Round trip: 464.4 kg / 1024 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $129.37 $258.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $139.48 $278.96
Premium $5.57 $145.44 $290.88
Diesel $6.37 $166.34 $332.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The current time is 00:13:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.