How far is Cordova, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1021 miles (1643.1 km), with a travel time of about 42h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443.6 miles (713.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 85h 24m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 42h 42m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Sitka.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Turn left
158 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
108.6 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
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Turn sharp left 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 Cordova and Sitka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
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.
Light Rain leaving Cordova and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1021 miles (1643.1 km) and usually takes 42h 42m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 432.5 miles from Cordova and 588.4 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443.6 miles (713.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 577.4 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 $178.38 one way or $356.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 320.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Cordova and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 443.61 mi (713.92 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 1643 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 44m |
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 | $178.38 | $356.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $192.33 | $384.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $200.54 | $401.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $229.37 | $458.73 |
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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