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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.68 mi
14h 40m
Flight
122.44 mi
197.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.68 mi
Kilometers
392.17 km
Drive Time
14h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM AKDT
Return by in Sitka
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sitka
2026-04-15T01:52
Arrive Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM AKDT
Route Timing
14h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:40 PM to 10:10 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
6:40 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sitka
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
Hoonah
AK

City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States

From Sitka
121.5 mi
07h 20m
To Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
122.1 mi
07h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
42°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Baranof Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Baranof Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road

    744 ft · 15 sec · Sawmill Creek Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Halibut Point Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    662 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau

    153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

    72.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1488 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Dock Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · State Dock Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Gustavus Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Road

    83 m · 24 sec · Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    122 m · 29 sec

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 63%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
73 mi · 30%
Halibut Point Road
6.59 mi · 3%
Park Road
4.72 mi · 2%
Mountain View Road
2.76 mi · 1%
State Dock Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
14h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.3 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoonah
07h 20m from Sitka
Leave By
6:40 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Sitka

#1 Sitka

City-borough in Alaska, USA

Population8,493
Coordinates57.0531500, -135.3308800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

#2 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population2,148
Coordinates58.7586000, -136.2371500
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Sitka (-135.33088, 57.05315)
End: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (-136.23715, 58.7586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.55 L · about $42.58
Round trip
$85.16
17.2 gal · 65.1 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alaska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sitka and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The current time is 01:52:02.

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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.