Haines, AK Road Trips
Sitting in Alaska, Haines, AK is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 891 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Haines, AK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
1095.9 mi
Fairbanks, AK
Quickest Drive
8h 51m
Juneau, AK
Plan Around Haines, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Haines, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Haines, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Haines, AK
Driving from Haines, AK
The typical drive from Haines, AK covers about 891 miles and takes around 52h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 1096 miles (56h 12m), while the shortest is just 779 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Haines, AK include Fairbanks, AK (1095.9 mi, 56h 12m), Kenai, AK (798.1 mi, 50h 25m), and Palmer, AK (779.2 mi, 49h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 891-mile trip from Haines, AK, budget about $174 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Haines, AK and 2 routes heading into Haines, AK, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 779 to 1096 miles.
The longest mapped route from Haines, AK covers 1096 miles and takes approximately 56h 12m. Shorter options start at just 779 miles.
The average route from Haines, AK runs about 891 miles with a drive time of roughly 52h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 891-mile trip from Haines, AK costs roughly $174 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Haines, AK include Fairbanks, AK, Kenai, AK and Palmer, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Haines, AK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,781
Median Income
$72,250
Median Home Value
$321,000
Median Age
49.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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