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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on 12th Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 26 sec · Noble Street
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Turn right onto Airport Way
3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Take the ramp slight right
2989 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301.1 mi · 6 hr · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
72.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
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Continue straight
1488 ft · 2 min
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Continue on State Dock Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · State Dock Road
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Turn sharp left onto Gustavus Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road
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Continue on Mountain View Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Park Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road
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Continue on Park Road
83 m · 24 sec · Park Road
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Turn left
122 m · 29 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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334 mi · 22h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Census area in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,148 |
| Coordinates | 58.7586000, -136.2371500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (-136.23715, 58.7586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1767 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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