How far is Juneau, AK from Skagway, AK?

The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Skagway, AK is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 06m 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
104.83 mi
09h 33m
Flight
86.04 mi
138.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.04 mi
Kilometers
138.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.83 mi
Kilometers
168.7 km
Drive Time
09h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skagway
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 PM AKDT
Return by in Juneau
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Skagway
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 PM AKDT
Route Timing
09h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:33 PM to 5:03 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
4:54 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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 Juneau
52.3 mi
04h 46m
To Skagway
52.5 mi
04h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 1:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Skagway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Skagway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 48 sec · Glacier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    92 m · 8 sec · Highland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    63 m · 3 sec · Glacier Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    117 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

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

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway

    14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    140 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    157 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Broadway

    1037 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and Skagway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 73%
Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
15 mi · 14%
Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 8%
Glacier Highway
3.99 mi · 4%
Glacier Avenue
0.44 mi
State Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

76.4 mi · 08h 30m

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
09h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
04h 46m from Juneau
Leave By
4:54 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Rain And Snow Likely near Skagway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Skagway?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 09h 33m 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 52.3 miles from Juneau and 52.5 miles from Skagway.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 $18.32 one way or $36.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Juneau and Rain And Snow Likely near Skagway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Skagway. Straight-line distance: 86.04 mi (138.47 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Skagway

City in Alaska, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates59.4583300, -135.3138900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Juneau (-134.41972, 58.30194)
End: Skagway (-135.31389, 59.45833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $18.32
Round trip
$36.64
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.32 $36.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.75 $39.50
Premium $5.57 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $6.37 $23.55 $47.11

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 Juneau and Skagway. The current time is 04:11:16.

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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.