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

The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK is about 1097.8 miles (1766.8 km), with a travel time of about 52h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 561.3 miles (903.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 105h 08m 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
1097.84 mi
52h 34m
Flight
561.29 mi
903.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
561.29 mi
Kilometers
903.31 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
1097.84 mi
Kilometers
1766.81 km
Drive Time
52h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 AM AKDT
Return by in Fairbanks
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairbanks
2026-04-15T05:54
Arrive Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 AM AKDT
Route Timing
52h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:04 PM AKDT

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

Leave by
2:52 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairbanks
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
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Fairbanks
547.3 mi
26h 17m
To Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
550.5 mi
26h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Fairbanks and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Noble Street

    813 ft · 26 sec · Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2989 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway

    301.1 mi · 6 hr · George Parks Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Parks Highway

    18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

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

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1488 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on State Dock Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · State Dock Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Gustavus Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Park Road

    83 m · 24 sec · Park Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    122 m · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 30%
George Parks Highway
301 mi · 27%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 24%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
73 mi · 7%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 4%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 3%
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
52h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
105h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+536.5 mi
561.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
26h 17m from Fairbanks
Leave By
2:52 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

The road trip is about 1097.8 miles (1766.8 km) and usually takes 52h 34m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 547.3 miles from Fairbanks and 550.5 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

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

The direct path is about 561.3 miles (903.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 536.5 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 $191.80 one way or $383.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 344.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Fairbanks and Chance Rain And Snow near Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Straight-line distance: 561.29 mi (903.31 km).

Fairbanks

#1 Fairbanks

City in Alaska, USA

Population30,696
Coordinates64.8377800, -147.7163900
Altitude136
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: Fairbanks (-147.71639, 64.83778)
End: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (-136.23715, 58.7586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1767 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)36h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)27h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)21h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)18h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)15h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)13h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
38.74 gal
146.65 L · about $191.80
Round trip
$383.60
77.48 gal · 293.3 L
Estimated CO2
344.3 kg one way
Round trip: 688.6 kg / 1518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $191.80 $383.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $206.79 $413.59
Premium $5.57 $215.63 $431.25
Diesel $6.37 $246.62 $493.24

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 Fairbanks and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The current time is 05:54:41.

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.