How far is Haines, AK from Wasilla, AK?

The driving distance from Haines, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 724.8 miles (1166.4 km), with a travel time of about 14h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 28m 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
724.74 mi
14h 14m
Flight
503.1 mi
809.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
503.1 mi
Kilometers
809.66 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
724.74 mi
Kilometers
1166.36 km
Drive Time
14h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM AKDT
Return by in Haines
Fri, Apr 24, 3:50 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Wasilla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM AKDT
Route Timing
14h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:14 PM to 9:44 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
7:32 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines
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 Haines
388.7 mi
07h 07m
To Wasilla
336 mi
07h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Haines Weather
AK
Live fallback forecast
41°F
Wednesday
Using Juneau as the closest live forecast in the Alaska weather hub.

Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haines and Wasilla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haines and Wasilla.

  1. 1

    Start on Dalton Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Dalton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1272 ft · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lutak Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    839 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

    63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

    76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines and Wasilla.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 46%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 36%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 11%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 7%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 5%
East Parks Highway
8.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp left 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
14h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+221.7 mi
503.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
07h 07m from Haines
Leave By
7:32 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Haines and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haines to Wasilla?

The road trip is about 724.8 miles (1166.4 km) and usually takes 14h 14m 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 388.7 miles from Haines and 336 miles from Wasilla.

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

The direct path is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 221.7 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 $126.60 one way or $253.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 227.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Haines and Light Rain Likely near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 503.1 mi (809.66 km).

Haines

#1 Haines

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,811
Coordinates59.2359500, -135.4453300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Wasilla

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton Street (-135.445296, 59.236047)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.57 gal
96.81 L · about $126.60
Round trip
$253.19
51.14 gal · 193.62 L
Estimated CO2
227.2 kg one way
Round trip: 454.5 kg / 1002 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $126.60 $253.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $136.49 $272.99
Premium $5.57 $142.32 $284.65
Diesel $6.37 $162.78 $325.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haines and Wasilla. The current time is 23:22:23.

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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.