How far is Anchorage, AK from Dutch Harbor, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK is about 1199.2 miles (1929.9 km), with a travel time of about 56h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 794.2 miles (1278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 113h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 56h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Dutch Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Dutch Harbor.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Gambell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 11 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 5 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
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Continue straight
94 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Point Road
602 ft · 17 sec · East Point Road
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Turn right onto Biorka Drive
801 ft · 35 sec · Biorka Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chernofski Drive
15 m · 4 sec · Chernofski Drive
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Continue on Chernofski Drive
62 m · 9 sec · Chernofski Drive
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Continue on Chernofski Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Chernofski Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chernofski Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Dutch Harbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Anchorage and Rain Showers Likely near Dutch Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Dutch Harbor?
The road trip is about 1199.2 miles (1929.9 km) and usually takes 56h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 597.9 miles from Anchorage and 601.2 miles from Dutch Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 794.2 miles (1278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 405 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $210.84 one way or $421.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 376.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Anchorage and Rain Showers Likely near Dutch Harbor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Dutch Harbor. Straight-line distance: 794.15 mi (1278.06 km).
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dutch Harbor
Dutch Harbor, situated in the Aleutians West Census Area, is a port and community in Unalaska Bay on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Islands.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 53.8898000, -166.5422000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dutch Harbor (-166.5422, 53.8898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1930 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.98 | $210.84 | $421.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $221.38 | $442.75 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $230.56 | $461.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $278.04 | $556.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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