Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 2m
Distance
362 mi
583 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
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
Ketchikan, AK
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The drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Ketchikan, AK covers 362 miles and takes about 13h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau, Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 276.8 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 47m into the drive .
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 13h 2m drive with frequent turns across 362 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 362 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (State Dock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 82.9 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Park Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7 / Tongass Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau | 276.8 mi | 8h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau | 72.7 mi | 4h 30m |
| Park Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Mountain View Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Tongass Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Dock Road | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Gustavus Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK and Ketchikan, 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
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Continue on Main Berth Ramp
Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
At end of road, turn right onto AK 7
Turn right onto AK 7
Turn right onto AK 7
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 4h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181 miles or 7h 47m 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 181 miles or 7h 47m
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 11h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ketchikan, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-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 181 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Ketchikan, AK
Aim for roughly 181 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181 mi from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK · 7h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
181 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 Juneau, AKNight 1
181 mi · about 6.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Juneau, AK after about 181 miles or 6.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 181 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 checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 181 miles or 6.5 hours on the road.
The final approach into Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Ketchikan, 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.
Regular Gas
$78.46 one way
$156.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $82.50 | $165.01 |
| premium | $5.98 | $85.23 | $170.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.93 | $159.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.6 | 1 | $38.01 | $17.38 |
| Efficient EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.8 | 1 | $50.68 | $23.17 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
11:11 AM
AKDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Ketchikan on Friday
Local time
11:11 AM
AKDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers
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
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
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.
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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