How far is Kenai, AK from Skagway, AK?
The driving distance from Kenai, AK to Skagway, AK is about 810.1 miles (1303.7 km), with a travel time of about 51h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554.5 miles (892.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 51h 07m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenai and Skagway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenai and Skagway.
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Start on Frontage Road
142 m · 25 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
28 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Kenai Spur Highway
2847 ft · 1 min · Kenai Spur Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Access Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bridge Access Road
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Turn left onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
6 mi · 8 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Turn left onto Sterling Highway
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Sterling Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
41.4 mi · 49 min · Seward Highway
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Turn right 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 left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
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Continue straight
140 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
157 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway
1037 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenai and Skagway.
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
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Kenai and Cloudy near Skagway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenai to Skagway?
The road trip is about 810.1 miles (1303.7 km) and usually takes 51h 07m 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 403.8 miles from Kenai and 406.3 miles from Skagway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554.5 miles (892.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 255.6 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 $141.55 one way or $283.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 254.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kenai and Cloudy near Skagway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenai and Skagway. Straight-line distance: 554.5 mi (892.38 km).
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 60.5544400, -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skagway (-135.31389, 59.45833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 06m |
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 | $141.55 | $283.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $152.61 | $305.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $159.13 | $318.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $182.00 | $364.01 |
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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