How far is Prudhoe Bay, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Prudhoe Bay, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1384.6 miles (2228.3 km), with a travel time of about 47h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 990.6 miles (1594.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 95h 37m 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 47h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prudhoe Bay and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prudhoe Bay and Sitka.
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Start on the route
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Spine Road
3 mi · 7 min · Spine Road
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Turn left onto Colleen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Colleen Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Highway
415.8 mi · 14 hr 21 min · Dalton Highway
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Continue on Elliott Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Elliott Highway
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Continue on Steese Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Steese Highway
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Turn right onto Johansen Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Johansen Expressway
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Continue on Geist Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Geist Road
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Take the exit right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
299.9 mi · 5 hr 59 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight 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 Prudhoe Bay and Sitka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dalton Highway
Turn left onto Dalton Highway
416 mi · 14h 21m
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.
Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow leaving Prudhoe Bay 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 Prudhoe Bay to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1384.6 miles (2228.3 km) and usually takes 47h 48m 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?
Eagle River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 834.9 miles from Prudhoe Bay and 549.7 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 990.6 miles (1594.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 394 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 $243.42 one way or $486.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 434.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow around Prudhoe Bay and Heavy Rain near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prudhoe Bay and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 990.58 mi (1594.18 km).
#1 Prudhoe Bay
This remote Alaskan outpost, situated at an elevation of 46 feet in the North Slope Borough, is a key industrial center on the Arctic coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 70.2552800, -148.3372200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 2228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 46h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 34h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 27h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 23h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 17h 16m |
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 | $243.42 | $486.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.23 | $255.59 | $511.17 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $266.19 | $532.38 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $321.01 | $642.02 |
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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