How far is Skagway, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Skagway, AK to Sitka, AK is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 24h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 49h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 38m.
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.
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway and Sitka.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1635 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right
140 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Continue straight
662 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Creek Road
36 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Creek Road
752 ft · 17 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Turn right onto Baranof Street
67 m · 10 sec · Baranof Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baranof Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skagway and Sitka.
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 - Sitka-Juneau
Turn sharp right 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.
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 Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skagway to Sitka?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 24h 38m 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 126.2 miles from Skagway and 131 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91 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 $44.96 one way or $89.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Skagway and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skagway and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 166.19 mi (267.45 km).
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baranof Street (-135.330703, 57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $44.96 | $89.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.47 | $96.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.80 | $115.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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