How far is Sitka, AK from Skagway, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Skagway, AK is about 252.9 miles (407 km), with a travel time of about 18h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 59m 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 18h 59m.
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Skagway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Skagway.
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Start on Baranof Street
67 m · 15 sec · Baranof Street
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Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road
744 ft · 15 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road
18 m · 1 sec · Halibut Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Turn left
662 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Turn sharp 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 Sitka and Skagway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 09h 30m
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.
Rain leaving Sitka and Rain near Skagway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Skagway?
The road trip is about 252.9 miles (407 km) and usually takes 18h 59m 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?
Hoonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Sitka and 126.7 miles from Skagway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 $44.16 one way or $88.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Sitka and Rain near Skagway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Skagway. Straight-line distance: 166.19 mi (267.45 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $44.16 | $88.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.61 | $95.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.65 | $99.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.78 | $113.57 |
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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