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Trip from Kasaan, 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 56m

Distance

56 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Kasaan, AK, AK

Kasaan, AK

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Downtown Edna Bay, AK, AK

Edna Bay, AK

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Trip Overview

Kasaan to Edna Bay is 56 miles and takes about 2h 56m via North Island Road, Kasaan Highway, and Thorne Bay Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alaska, connecting two points on the same island. Expect a mostly surface road experience, so this is a good option if you're looking for a straightforward, relatively short drive. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under three hours, it's easily doable as a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28 miles from Kasaan, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Island Road 27.9 mi 1h 47m
Kasaan Highway 17 mi 41m
Thorne Bay Road 11 mi 26m
Bernard Street 0.1 mi <1m
Peele Avenue <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 Kasaan, AK and Edna Bay, AK.

1

Start on Peele Avenue

125 ft · 10 sec · Peele Avenue
2

Turn left onto Bernard Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Bernard Street
3

Turn left onto Kasaan Highway

17 mi · 41 min · Kasaan Highway
4

At end of road, turn left onto Thorne Bay Road

11 mi · 26 min · Thorne Bay Road
5

Continue on North Island Road

28 mi · 1 hr 47 min · North Island Road
6

Arrive at destination

North Island Road

Trip Plan

Given the 56-mile distance and under three-hour drive time, you can comfortably start this trip anytime. Since it's a shorter route with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $11, and it's wise to fill up before departing Kasaan. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 28 miles on North Island Road, so plan accordingly if you prefer more frequent stops.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 28 miles from Kasaan, AK, or about 1h 8m 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 12 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

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 Kasaan, 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 Kasaan, AK

This is one driving day of about 56 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Kasaan, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Island Road for about 27.9 miles.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Reel Grind Coffee and Baked Goods

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Thorne Bay, Alaska

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bernard Street

Turn left onto Bernard Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kasaan Highway

Turn left onto Kasaan Highway

Navigation decision point

4
17.1 mi into trip | ~41m in | Thorne Bay Road

At end of road, turn left onto Thorne Bay Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.57 one way

$25.13 round trip

$5.70/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.03 $13.29 $26.59
premium $6.22 $13.71 $27.42
diesel $6.28 $13.84 $27.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 9, 2026

Origin

Kasaan, AK

Afternoon in Kasaan on Saturday

Local time

1:43 PM

AKDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Destination

Edna Bay, AK

Afternoon in Edna Bay on Saturday

Local time

1:43 PM

AKDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NW 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 1:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 56m 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 features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 56 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles on North Island Road. You'll be navigating North Island Road, Kasaan Highway, and Thorne Bay Road, all of which are surface roads. The profile suggests a mostly rural cruising experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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 Bernard Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kasaan, AK to Edna Bay, AK is easy. At 2h 56m 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 (Bernard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kasaan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Thorne Bay Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

751 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

1,007 ft

Total Descent

893 ft

Highest Point

751 ft

~32 mi in

Elevation Range

717 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kasaan, AK

Full guide →

Founded 1976

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 56m. Total distance: 56 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m 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 (Bernard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kasaan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Thorne Bay 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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