How far is Dutch Harbor, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Dutch Harbor, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1896.4 miles (3052 km), with a travel time of about 104h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1230.4 miles (1980.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 208h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 104h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dutch Harbor and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dutch Harbor and Sitka.
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Start on Chernofski Drive
659 ft · 29 sec · Chernofski Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chernofski Drive
15 m · 3 sec · Chernofski Drive
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Turn left onto Biorka Drive
801 ft · 35 sec · Biorka Drive
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Turn left onto East Point Road
602 ft · 18 sec · East Point Road
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right 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 right onto 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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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on 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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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 - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn 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 - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp right 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 Dutch Harbor 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 right 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Dutch Harbor and Heavy Rain near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dutch Harbor to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1896.4 miles (3052 km) and usually takes 104h 14m 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?
Seldovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 945.5 miles from Dutch Harbor and 950.9 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1230.4 miles (1980.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 666 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 $333.40 one way or $666.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 594.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dutch Harbor and Heavy Rain near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dutch Harbor and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 1230.44 mi (1980.2 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 3052 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 63h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 47h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 37h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 31h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 27h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 23h 39m |
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 | $333.40 | $666.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $350.06 | $700.12 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $364.58 | $729.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $439.66 | $879.33 |
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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