How far is Hooper Bay, AK from Anchorage, AK?

The estimated driving distance from Hooper Bay, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 631.5 miles (1016.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 535.2 miles (861.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 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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Road
631.51 mi
11h 04m · estimated
Flight
535.17 mi
861.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
535.17 mi
Kilometers
861.28 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
631.51 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
1016.31 km
Drive Time
11h 04m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM AKDT
Return by in Hooper Bay
Mon, Apr 20, 1:48 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooper Bay
2026-04-19T03:40
Arrive Anchorage
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM AKDT
Route Timing
11h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:04 PM to 6:34 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
1:52 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooper Bay
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
Chuathbaluk
AK

City in Alaska

From Hooper Bay
267.6 mi
05h 32m
To Anchorage
363.9 mi
05h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
25°F
Sunday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
30 mph N
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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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
11h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.3 mi
535.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chuathbaluk
05h 32m from Hooper Bay
Leave By
1:52 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Hooper Bay and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hooper Bay to Anchorage?

The road trip is about 631.5 miles (1016.3 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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?

Chuathbaluk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.6 miles from Hooper Bay and 363.9 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 535.2 miles (861.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 $110.31 one way or $220.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 198 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Hooper Bay and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooper Bay and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 535.17 mi (861.28 km).

Hooper Bay

#1 Hooper Bay

City in Kohīma, Alaska, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates61.5311100, -166.0966700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Anchorage

#2 Anchorage

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

Population294,356
Coordinates61.2180600, -149.9002800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooper Bay (-166.09667, 61.53111)
End: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1016 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.28 gal
84.35 L · about $110.31
Round trip
$220.62
44.56 gal · 168.7 L
Estimated CO2
198 kg one way
Round trip: 396 kg / 873 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $110.31 $220.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $118.93 $237.86
Premium $5.57 $124.01 $248.02
Diesel $6.37 $141.83 $283.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooper Bay and Anchorage. The current time is 03:40:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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