How far is Haines, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Haines, AK to Sitka, AK is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 23h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 23h 56m.
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haines and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines and Sitka.
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Start on Dalton Street
15 m · 7 sec · Dalton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1272 ft · 16 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 Haines and Sitka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 09h 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 Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Haines 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 Haines to Sitka?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (394 km) and usually takes 23h 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?
Hoonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Haines and 124.3 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 $42.78 one way or $85.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Haines and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haines and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 150.88 mi (242.81 km).
#1 Haines
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 59.2359500, -135.4453300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.09 | $96.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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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