How far is College, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from College, AK to Sitka, AK is about 889.7 miles (1431.9 km), with a travel time of about 36h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 680 miles (1094.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 72h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 36h 08m.
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 Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College and Sitka.
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Start on College Road
1632 ft · 42 sec · College Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on South University Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South University Avenue
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Turn left onto Robert Mitchell Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Continue on Richardson Highway
87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Richardson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Alaska Highway
2043 ft · 50 sec · Alaska Highway
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Turn straight onto Alaska Hwy
2572 ft · 46 sec · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
103.7 mi · 2 hr · Alaska Highway
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Continue on Alaska Hwy
3.1 mi · 5 min · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
290.9 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Turn right onto Haines Road
62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road
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Continue on Haines Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway
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Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1652 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lutak Road
4 mi · 5 min · Lutak Road
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Turn right
26 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
839 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
63 m · 3 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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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 College and Sitka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Highway
Continue on Alaska Highway
291 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 Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving College and Mostly Cloudy near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College to Sitka?
The road trip is about 889.7 miles (1431.9 km) and usually takes 36h 08m 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?
Skagway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 442.8 miles from College and 447 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 680 miles (1094.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 209.7 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 $155.46 one way or $310.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 279.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy around College and Mostly Cloudy near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 679.95 mi (1094.27 km).
#1 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baranof Street (-135.330703, 57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 06m |
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 | $155.46 | $310.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $167.61 | $335.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $174.77 | $349.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $199.89 | $399.78 |
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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