Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
95.6 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
Albert Koenig
Juneau, AK
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The drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Juneau, AK covers 95.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau, Egan Drive, Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 95.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near State Dock Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 83 miles (AK 7 / Glacier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 84.6 miles (AK 7 / Glacier Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau | 72.7 mi | 4h 29m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Park Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Glacier Highway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Mountain View Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Dock Road | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Gustavus Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Glacier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK and Juneau, AK.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Park Road
Continue on Mountain View Road
Continue on Gustavus Road
Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
Continue
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
Continue on AK 7
Turn straight onto AK 7
Turn left onto Highland Drive
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
Turn left onto West 9th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Juneau, AK than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 5h 14m.
Regular Gas
$20.72 one way
$41.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| premium | $5.98 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.11 | $42.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
AKDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Juneau on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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