How far is Skagway, AK from Wasilla, AK?
The driving distance from Skagway, AK to Wasilla, AK is about 781 miles (1256.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 21m 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 14h 40m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway and Wasilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway and Wasilla.
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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 - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
8 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skagway and Wasilla.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Showers near Wasilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skagway to Wasilla?
The road trip is about 781 miles (1256.9 km) and usually takes 14h 40m 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 394.3 miles from Skagway and 386.7 miles from Wasilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 279.9 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 $136.45 one way or $272.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Skagway and Chance Rain Showers near Wasilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skagway and Wasilla. Straight-line distance: 501.1 mi (806.45 km).
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasilla
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 11,099 |
| Coordinates | 61.5809000, -149.4415000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-149.441488, 61.58086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 44m |
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 | $136.45 | $272.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $147.12 | $294.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $153.40 | $306.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $175.45 | $350.89 |
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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