How far is Metlakatla, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Metlakatla, AK to Sitka, AK is about 364.7 miles (587 km), with a travel time of about 22h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 20m 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 22h 10m.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metlakatla and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metlakatla and Sitka.
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Start on 4th Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Tait Street
1653 ft · 1 min · Tait Street
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Continue on Walden Point Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Walden Point Road
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal Roas
140 m · 34 sec · Ferry Terminal Roas
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19.3 mi · 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
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Continue on Berth 3 Apron
102 m · 37 sec · Berth 3 Apron
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Turn left
608 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
143 m · 41 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Turn sharp left 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 Metlakatla 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 - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi · 08h 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Metlakatla and Light Snow Likely near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metlakatla to Sitka?
The road trip is about 364.7 miles (587 km) and usually takes 22h 10m 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?
Angoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.9 miles from Metlakatla and 135.9 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.2 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 $63.72 one way or $127.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Metlakatla and Light Snow Likely near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metlakatla and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 196.52 mi (316.27 km).
#1 Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 55.1284800, -131.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $63.72 | $127.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.70 | $137.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.63 | $143.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.93 | $163.86 |
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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