Origin
Wasilla, AK
Morning in Wasilla on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 AM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK
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Drive Time
50h 29m
Distance
791.1 mi
1,273 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$171
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
49h 44m
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6 AM
50h 30m
8 AM
52h 1m
10 AM
51h 2m
12 PM
50h 52m
3 PM
51h 6m
5 PM
51h 56m
8 PM
50h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wasilla, AK
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Skagway, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK covers 791.1 miles and takes about 50h 29m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Parks Highway, Glenn Highway, East 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $171.46 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
14 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
395.6 miles from Wasilla, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 791.1 miles and 50h 29m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Parks Highway and Glenn Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Parks Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 50h 29m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 791.1 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gambell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Camp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Parks Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasilla, AK and Skagway, AK.
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Start on Main Street
16 ft
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8 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Parks Highway
7.9 mi
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10 min
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East Parks Highway
3
Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi
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38 min
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Glenn Highway
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
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3 min
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East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Gambell Street
6
Continue on Seward Highway
47 mi
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57 min
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Seward Highway
7
Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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Portage Glacier Road
8
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
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Portage Glacier Highway
9
Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Camp Road
10
Turn right
171 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left
249 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
13
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
14
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76 mi
·
8 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
15
Turn sharp right onto Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
15 mi
·
45 min
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Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
16
Continue straight
459 ft
·
6 sec
17
Continue straight
515 ft
·
7 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Broadway
19
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
364 ft
·
7 sec
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1st Avenue
20
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn left
207 ft
·
15 sec
22
Arrive at your 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 14 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 395.6 miles from Wasilla, AK, or about 25h 14m into the drive.
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 174 miles or 11h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 395.6 miles or 25h 14m 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 197.8 miles or 12h 37m
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 46h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skagway, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wasilla, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Wasilla, AK
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 12.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 12.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 12.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Skagway, AK
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 12.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 174 miles from Wasilla, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 14 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 395.6 mi from Wasilla, AK · 25h 14m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
261 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.
Overnight Options
Night 1
198 mi · about 12.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gateway, AK after about 198 miles or 12.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
396 mi · about 25.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 396 miles or 25.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
593 mi · about 37.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 593 miles or 37.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 174 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 395.6 miles from Wasilla, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 12.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Skagway, AK
The final approach into Skagway, 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 Skagway, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Skagway, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$171.46 one way
$342.91 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
277 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $180.30 | $360.60 |
| premium | $5.98 | $186.25 | $372.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $174.66 | $349.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$171
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$511–$791
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 276.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $83 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 237.3 | 2 | $83.07 | $37.97 |
| Efficient EV | 197.8 | 2 | $69.22 | $31.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 316.4 | 3 | $110.75 | $50.63 |
Gas CO2
277 kg
EV CO2
93 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.
Destination
Skagway, AK
Morning in Skagway on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 AM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50h 29m 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 Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK covers 791.1 miles and takes about 50h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Parks Highway, Glenn Highway, East 5th Avenue. 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 198 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 395.6 miles from Wasilla, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $171.46 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 14 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 791.1 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wasilla, AK to Skagway, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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