Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14h 40m
Distance
243.7 mi
392 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$53
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
Sitka, AK
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The drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Sitka, AK covers 243.7 miles and takes about 14h 40m 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 - Sitka-Juneau, Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau, Halibut Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.9 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.82 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
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.9 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 21m into the drive .
Solo Traveler
14h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 14h 40m drive with frequent turns across 243.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 6 significant decision points across 243.7 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 - Sitka-Juneau): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 236.9 miles (F-99 / Halibut Point Road): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto F-99 / Halibut Point Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto S-933 / Sawmill Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Baranof Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau | 153.9 mi | 9h 29m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau | 72.7 mi | 4h 30m |
| Halibut Point Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Park Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Mountain View Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Dock Road | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Gustavus Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sawmill Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK and Sitka, 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 - Sitka-Juneau
Continue
At end of road, turn right onto F-99
Enter roundabout onto S-933
Continue on S-933
Turn right onto Baranof Street
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 54 miles or 3h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 7h 21m 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 121.9 miles or 7h 21m
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 12h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sitka, 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 122 miles and 7.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sitka, AK
Aim for roughly 122 miles and 7.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK · 7h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
122 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 Port Alexander, AKNight 1
122 mi · about 7.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Port Alexander, AK after about 122 miles or 7.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.9 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 - Sitka-Juneau if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 122 miles or 7.3 hours on the road.
The final approach into Sitka, 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 Sitka, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sitka, 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
$52.82 one way
$105.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $55.54 | $111.08 |
| premium | $5.98 | $57.38 | $114.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.81 | $107.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$183–$293
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.32 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.12 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
AKDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Sitka on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
AKDT
Current temp
38°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.
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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