How far is Sitka, AK from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 14h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
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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 - 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 Sitka and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sitka 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 Sitka to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 14h 40m 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 121.5 miles from Sitka and 122.1 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.3 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 $42.58 one way or $85.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sitka and Chance Rain And Snow near Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Straight-line distance: 122.44 mi (197.05 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.91 | $91.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.75 | $109.50 |
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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