Trip from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Anchorage, AK

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

45h 22m

Distance

740.5 mi

1,192 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

4-day trip

Fuel Cost

$160

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 123 min

4 AM

44h 41m ★

6 AM

45h 22m

8 AM

46h 44m

10 AM

45h 51m

12 PM

45h 43m

3 PM

45h 55m

5 PM

46h 40m

8 PM

44h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK

Albert Koenig

consolidated city-borough, and largest city in Alaska, United States of America

Anchorage, AK

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Anchorage, AK covers 740.5 miles and takes about 45h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 334.5 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat. At current regular gas prices, budget about $160.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 4 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

12 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

370.3 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23h 35m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

At 740.5 miles and 45h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat and Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat is the longest continuous segment at about 334.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

102 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

102 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

102 ft

~740.5 mi in

Elevation Range

102 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 45h 22m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near State Dock Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 740.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (State Dock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 82.9 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 345.5 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | State Dock Road

Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

82.9 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

345.5 mi into trip | ~21h 57m in | Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

680 mi into trip | ~43h 57m in | West Camp Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road

Navigation decision point

740.5 mi into trip | ~45h 22m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat	334.5 mi	22h
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat	262.6 mi	17h
Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau	72.7 mi	4h 30m
Seward Highway	46.9 mi	58m
Portage Glacier Road	5 mi	6m
Park Road	4.7 mi	11m
Portage Glacier Highway	4.7 mi	10m
Mountain View Road	2.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat — 334.5 mi, about 22h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK and Anchorage, AK.

Start on this road

401 ft · 30 sec · this road

Turn right onto Park Road

4.7 mi · 11 min · Park Road

Continue on Mountain View Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Road

Continue on Gustavus Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Gustavus Road

Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road

1.6 mi · 5 min · State Dock Road

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau

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

Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

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

Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

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

Continue

374 ft · 7 sec

At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road

173 ft · 9 sec · West Camp Road

Continue on West Camp Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

4.7 mi · 10 min · Portage Glacier Highway

Continue on FFH 35

5.0 mi · 6 min · Portage Glacier Road

Turn right onto AK 1

47 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane

Turn right onto A Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street

Turn left onto West 9th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 9th Avenue

Turn right onto I Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · I Street

Turn left onto West 4th Avenue

120 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.

Plan roughly 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 370.3 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK, or about 23h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 334.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 163 miles or 10h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 370.3 miles or 23h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 185.1 miles or 11h 34m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anchorage, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 11.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 11.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 3

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 11.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 4

Finish the approach into Anchorage, AK

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 11.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 163 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK.

This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 12 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat for about 334.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 370.3 mi from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK · 23h 35m into the drive

human settlement in United States of America

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Girdwood, AK

244 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Girdwood, AK to Anchorage, AK

38.5 mi · 51m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Eagle River, AK

489 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Eagle River, AK

Overnight Options

Night 1

Girdwood, AK

185 mi · about 11.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 185 miles or 11.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Night 2

Eagle River, AK

370 mi · about 22.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 370 miles or 22.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Night 3

Eagle River, AK

555 mi · about 34h in

A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 555 miles or 34 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Juneau, AK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 163 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 370.3 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 334.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 185 miles or 11.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Anchorage, AK

The final approach into Anchorage, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anchorage, AK.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anchorage, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$160.49 one way

$320.98 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 259 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$168.77	$337.54
premium	$5.98	$174.34	$348.68
diesel	$5.61	$163.49	$326.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$160

Hotel (3n)

$240–$420

Meals

$100–$200

Total

$500–$780

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 259.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $78 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	222.2	2	$77.75	$35.54
Efficient EV	185.1	2	$64.79	$29.62
EV Truck/SUV	296.2	3	$103.67	$47.39

Gas CO2

259 kg

EV CO2

87 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK

Late night in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

AKDT

Current temp

34°F

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

SE 10 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 10:42PM AKDT until April 14 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 10:42PM AKDT until April 14 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Destination

Anchorage, AK

Late night in Anchorage on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

AKDT

Current temp

31°F

Rain And Snow Likely

S 5 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 10:42PM AKDT until April 14 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 10:42PM AKDT until April 14 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45h 22m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Anchorage, AK covers 740.5 miles and takes about 45h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 185 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 370.3 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $160.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Anchorage, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 102 ft elevation with about 102 ft of total climbing.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Anchorage, AK

Ketchikan, AK 936.7 mi · 48h 29m King Cove, AK 892.3 mi · 33h 27m Juneau, AK 670.3 mi · 40h 41m Kodiak, AK 365.2 mi · 11h 25m

More trips to Anchorage, AK

Ketchikan, AK 936.8 mi Skagway, AK 749.7 mi Kodiak, AK 365.3 mi Tok, AK 318.6 mi Valdez, AK 299.4 mi Anchor Point, AK 207.5 mi

Explore more options from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK or browse trips ending in Anchorage, AK.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AK road trips.

Explore maps for Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK or Anchorage, AK on MapSof.net.