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

The driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK is about 781.9 miles (1258.4 km), with a travel time of about 46h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 492.8 miles (793.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 92h 20m 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
781.93 mi
46h 10m
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
781.93 mi
Kilometers
1258.4 km
Drive Time
46h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 46h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM AKDT
Return by in Wasilla
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasilla
2026-04-15T05:48
Arrive Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM AKDT
Route Timing
46h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:10 AM to 5:40 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:40 PM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wasilla
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 Wasilla
389.8 mi
23h 05m
To Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
392.1 mi
23h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
42°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parks Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Seward Highway

    47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

    72.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1488 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on State Dock Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · State Dock Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Gustavus Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Road

    83 m · 24 sec · Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    122 m · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 43%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 34%
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
73 mi · 9%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 6%
Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 4%
East Parks Highway
7.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn straight 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
46h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
92h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+289.1 mi
492.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
23h 05m from Wasilla
Leave By
3:40 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wasilla to Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

The road trip is about 781.9 miles (1258.4 km) and usually takes 46h 10m 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 389.8 miles from Wasilla and 392.1 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.

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 289.1 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 $136.60 one way or $273.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Wasilla

#1 Wasilla

City in Alaska, USA

Population11,099
Coordinates61.5809000, -149.4415000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

#2 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Census area in Alaska, United States

Population2,148
Coordinates58.7586000, -136.2371500
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Wasilla (-149.4415, 61.5809)
End: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (-136.23715, 58.7586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.59 gal
104.45 L · about $136.60
Round trip
$273.20
55.18 gal · 208.9 L
Estimated CO2
245.2 kg one way
Round trip: 490.4 kg / 1081 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $136.60 $273.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $147.28 $294.55
Premium $5.57 $153.57 $307.13
Diesel $6.37 $175.64 $351.28

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 Wasilla and Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The current time is 05:48:30.

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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.