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Trip from Craig, AK to Edna Bay, AK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

51.1 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Craig, AK, AK

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Downtown Edna Bay, AK, AK

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Trip Overview

Craig, AK to Edna Bay, AK is 51.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m via North Island Road, Boundary Road, and Craig-Klawock Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Alaska, connecting two points on Prince of Wales Island. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these communities. It's a short enough trip that you won't need to worry about breaking it up, making it a flexible option for your travel plans.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

25.5 miles from Craig, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Island Road 27.9 mi 1h 47m
Boundary Road 16.1 mi 28m
Craig-Klawock Highway 6.1 mi 10m
Klawock Hollis Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Water Street 0.1 mi <1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Island Road — 27.9 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Craig, AK and Edna Bay, AK.

1

Start on 6th Street

159 ft · 8 sec · 6th Street
2

Turn right onto Water Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Water Street
3

Continue on Craig-Klawock Highway

6.1 mi · 10 min · Craig-Klawock Highway
4

Continue on AK 924

0.9 mi · 1 min · Klawock Hollis Highway
5

Turn left onto AK 929

16 mi · 28 min · Boundary Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto North Island Road

28 mi · 1 hr 47 min · North Island Road
7

Arrive at destination

North Island Road

Trip Plan

Since this trip is under three hours and only 51.1 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Edna Bay. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, be sure to top off your tank before you leave Craig, as there are no designated stops noted along this route. The primary roads involved are North Island Road, Boundary Road, and Craig-Klawock Highway, so keep an eye on your navigation for these transitions. Enjoy the straightforward drive; it's short enough that you can easily adjust your schedule if needed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.5 miles from Craig, AK, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 miles.

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 11 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.5 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna Bay, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Craig, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Craig, AK

This is one driving day of about 51.1 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Craig, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Island Road for about 27.9 miles.

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | AK 929 / Boundary Road

Turn left onto AK 929 / Boundary Road

Navigation decision point

4
23.2 mi into trip | ~41m in | North Island Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Island Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.47 one way

$22.93 round trip

$5.70/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.03 $12.13 $24.26
premium $6.22 $12.51 $25.02
diesel $6.28 $12.63 $25.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.37 $2.45
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.15 $3.27

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 7, 2026

Origin

Craig, AK

Afternoon in Craig on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

AKDT

Current temp

47°F

Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 25% chance Live forecast

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued October 6 at 8:05PM AKDT until October 9 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued October 6 at 8:05PM AKDT until October 9 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Destination

Edna Bay, AK

Afternoon in Edna Bay on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

AKDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 5 mph 26% chance Live forecast

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued October 6 at 8:05PM AKDT until October 9 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued October 6 at 8:05PM AKDT until October 9 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly on surface roads, with no highway sections. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 27.9 miles on North Island Road. Given the road types and the lack of significant highway mileage, anticipate a more rural cruising experience. The overall distance of 51.1 miles suggests a manageable drive without complex interchanges.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on North Island Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Water Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Craig, AK to Edna Bay, AK is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AK 929 / Boundary Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (North Island Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

642 ft 31 ft

Total Climb

814 ft

Total Descent

698 ft

Highest Point

642 ft

~25.5 mi in

Elevation Range

611 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Craig, AK

Full guide →

Founded 1907

Prince of Wales Island is in Southeastern Alaska, and is one of the largest islands in the United States. Although it has several small communities, most of the island is part of the Tongass National Forest, which covers much of Southeastern Alaska.

Arriving in Edna Bay, AK

Full guide →

Founded 2014

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on North Island Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AK 929 / Boundary Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (North Island Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edna Bay, AK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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