How far is Skagway, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Skagway, AK to Juneau, AK is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway and Juneau.
-
1
Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
-
2
Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
-
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Broadway
1635 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right
140 m · 6 sec
-
6
Continue on Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
-
7
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
-
8
Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
-
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
-
11
Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
-
12
Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
-
13
Turn left onto Highland Drive
102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive
-
14
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue
-
15
Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
-
16
Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skagway and Juneau.
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 - Juneau-Haines
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 08h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Skagway and Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skagway to Juneau?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Skagway and 62.7 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Skagway and Mostly Cloudy near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skagway and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 86.04 mi (138.47 km).
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.85 | $51.69 |
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 · May 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.