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

The driving distance from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 901.7 miles (1451.2 km), with a travel time of about 32h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 492.8 miles (793.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 64h 29m 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
901.75 mi
32h 14m
Flight
492.82 mi
793.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
492.82 mi
Kilometers
793.12 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
901.75 mi
Kilometers
1451.23 km
Drive Time
32h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 32h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wasilla
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM AKDT
Return by in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 8:18 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
2026-04-15T03:49
Arrive Wasilla
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM AKDT
Route Timing
32h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
7:30 PM 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
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
389.7 mi
16h 07m
To Wasilla
512 mi
16h 07m

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
43°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 37%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 29%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
72.7 mi · 8%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 5%
Glenn Highway
33 mi · 4%
East Parks Highway
8.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 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
32h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
64h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+408.9 mi
492.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
16h 07m from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Leave By
7:30 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Light Snow Likely near Wasilla.

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 Wasilla?

The road trip is about 901.7 miles (1451.2 km) and usually takes 32h 14m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 389.7 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and 512 miles from Wasilla.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 492.8 miles (793.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 408.9 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 $157.54 one way or $315.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 282.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Light Snow Likely near Wasilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 492.82 mi (793.12 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
Wasilla

#2 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: (-135.88742, 58.454254)
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)30h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)22h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)18h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)15h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)11h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
31.82 gal
120.45 L · about $157.54
Round trip
$315.08
63.64 gal · 240.9 L
Estimated CO2
282.8 kg one way
Round trip: 565.6 kg / 1247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $157.54 $315.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $169.86 $339.71
Premium $5.57 $177.11 $354.22
Diesel $6.37 $202.57 $405.13

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 Wasilla. The current time is 03:49:12.

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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.