How far is Eagle River, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Sitka, AK is about 987.2 miles (1588.7 km), with a travel time of about 38h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 582 miles (936.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 76h 22m 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 38h 11m.
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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Sitka.
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Start on Monte Road
126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
706 ft · 19 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
110 m · 12 sec · Artillery Rd (DETOUR)
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
20.8 mi · 24 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
146.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Glenn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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Turn right onto Alaska Highway
291 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 Eagle River 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
Turn right onto 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Eagle River 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 Eagle River to Sitka?
The road trip is about 987.2 miles (1588.7 km) and usually takes 38h 11m 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?
Tok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 491.3 miles from Eagle River and 495.9 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 582 miles (936.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 405.2 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 $172.44 one way or $344.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 309.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Eagle River and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 582.06 mi (936.73 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 1589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 18m |
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 | $172.44 | $344.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $185.92 | $371.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $193.86 | $387.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $221.73 | $443.46 |
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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