How far is Ketchikan, AK from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK is about 362.1 miles (582.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 03m.
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
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Start on the route
760 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
66 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1875 ft · 37 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Tongass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tongass Avenue
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
143 m · 41 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ketchikan 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 - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi · 08h 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 Sunny leaving Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
The road trip is about 362.1 miles (582.7 km) and usually takes 13h 03m 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?
Kake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Ketchikan and 181.4 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 $63.27 one way or $126.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ketchikan and Chance Rain And Snow near Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Straight-line distance: 292.23 mi (470.3 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $63.27 | $126.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.22 | $136.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.13 | $142.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.36 | $162.71 |
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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