How far is Skagway, AK from Kodiak, AK?

The driving distance from Skagway, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 993.8 miles (1599.4 km), with a travel time of about 58h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 623.7 miles (1003.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 116h 36m 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
993.81 mi
58h 18m
Flight
623.75 mi
1003.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
623.75 mi
Kilometers
1003.83 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
993.81 mi
Kilometers
1599.38 km
Drive Time
58h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 58h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 AM AKDT
Return by in Skagway
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skagway
2026-04-14T22:20
Arrive Kodiak
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 AM AKDT
Route Timing
58h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:18 PM to 5:48 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
3:24 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skagway
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
495.5 mi
29h 09m
To Kodiak
498.3 mi
29h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
28°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
34°F
Tonight

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway and Kodiak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skagway and Kodiak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1635 ft · 27 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    140 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway

    14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

    76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

    79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

    225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skagway and Kodiak.

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 34%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 26%
Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225 mi · 23%
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 8%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8%
Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 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
58h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
116h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+370.1 mi
623.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
29h 09m from Skagway
Leave By
3:24 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Skagway and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skagway to Kodiak?

The road trip is about 993.8 miles (1599.4 km) and usually takes 58h 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 495.5 miles from Skagway and 498.3 miles from Kodiak.

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

The direct path is about 623.7 miles (1003.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 370.1 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 $173.63 one way or $347.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 311.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Skagway and Rain And Snow Likely near Kodiak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skagway and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 623.75 mi (1003.83 km).

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#1 Skagway

City in Alaska, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates59.4583300, -135.3138900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Skagway (-135.31389, 59.45833)
End: Kodiak (-152.40533, 57.78852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)33h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)24h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)19h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)16h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
35.07 gal
132.75 L · about $173.63
Round trip
$347.26
70.14 gal · 265.5 L
Estimated CO2
311.7 kg one way
Round trip: 623.3 kg / 1374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $173.63 $347.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $187.20 $374.41
Premium $5.57 $195.20 $390.40
Diesel $6.37 $223.26 $446.51

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 and Kodiak. The current time is 22:20:01.

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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.