How far is Utqiagvik, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Utqiagvik, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1725.5 miles (2776.9 km), with a travel time of about 75h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1162.5 miles (1870.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 151h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 75h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utqiagvik and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utqiagvik and Sitka.
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Start on the route
2.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Oliktok Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Oliktok Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oliktok Road
732 ft · 20 sec · Oliktok Road
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Turn straight onto Spine Road
35.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Spine Road
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Continue on Spine Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Spine Road
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Turn right onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Steese Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Steese Highway
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Turn right onto Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Continue on Geist Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Take the exit right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
299.9 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 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-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Continue straight
662 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Creek Road
36 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Creek Road
752 ft · 17 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Turn right onto Baranof Street
67 m · 10 sec · Baranof Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baranof Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utqiagvik and Sitka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Turn left onto Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Utqiagvik and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utqiagvik to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1725.5 miles (2776.9 km) and usually takes 75h 56m 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?
Wasilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 860.1 miles from Utqiagvik and 865.4 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1162.5 miles (1870.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 563 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 $301.47 one way or $602.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 541.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Utqiagvik and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utqiagvik and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 1162.5 mi (1870.86 km).
#1 Utqiagvik
Most northerly city in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,390 |
| Coordinates | 71.2905800, -156.7887200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sitka (-135.33088, 57.05315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 57h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 43h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 34h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 31m |
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 | $4.95 | $301.47 | $602.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $325.03 | $650.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $338.91 | $677.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $387.63 | $775.25 |
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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