How far is Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK from Ketchikan, AK?

The driving distance from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 374.4 miles (602.5 km), with a travel time of about 17h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
374.38 mi
17h 10m
Flight
292.23 mi
470.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.23 mi
Kilometers
470.3 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.38 mi
Kilometers
602.5 km
Drive Time
17h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ketchikan
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM AKDT
Return by in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
2026-04-15T03:50
Arrive Ketchikan
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM AKDT
Route Timing
17h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:10 PM to 12:40 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:40 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
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
Kake
AK

City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States

From Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
180.6 mi
08h 35m
To Ketchikan
193.8 mi
08h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    122 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Road

    4.7 mi · 12 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gustavus Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Gustavus Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · State Dock Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

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

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau

    276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Berth Ramp

    60 m · 34 sec · Main Berth Ramp

  9. 9

    Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tongass Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tongass Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1928 ft · 39 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi · 74%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
72.7 mi · 19%
Park Road
4.72 mi · 1%
Mountain View Road
2.76 mi · 1%
Tongass Avenue
1.66 mi
State Dock Road
1.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau

Turn sharp right 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.

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
17h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
34h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.2 mi
292.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kake
08h 35m from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Leave By
1:40 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Mostly Sunny near Ketchikan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to Ketchikan?

The road trip is about 374.4 miles (602.5 km) and usually takes 17h 10m 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 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and 193.8 miles from Ketchikan.

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 82.2 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 $65.40 one way or $130.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Mostly Sunny near Ketchikan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 292.23 mi (470.3 km).

Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

#1 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population2,148
Coordinates58.7586000, -136.2371500
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Ketchikan

#2 Ketchikan

City in Alaska, USA

Population8,187
Coordinates55.3418000, -131.6475700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-135.88742, 58.454254)
End: Front Street (-131.647548, 55.341795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50.01 L · about $65.40
Round trip
$130.81
26.42 gal · 100.02 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $65.40 $130.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $70.51 $141.03
Premium $5.57 $73.53 $147.05
Diesel $6.37 $84.09 $168.19

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 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan. The current time is 03:50:28.

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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.