How far is Seattle, WA from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Sitka, AK is about 1460.1 miles (2349.8 km), with a travel time of about 45h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 849.9 miles (1367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 91h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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 45h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Sitka.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto University Street
653 ft · 26 sec · University Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North
1631 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
84.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 11 South: Old Fairhaven Parkway, Chuckanut Drive, Alaska Marine Highway
924 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Old Fairhaven Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fairhaven Parkway
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Continue on 10th Street
1360 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Harris Avenue
1228 ft · 34 sec · Harris Avenue
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Turn right
1013 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
701.5 mi · 38 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
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Turn sharp left 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 Seattle 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 - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
702 mi · 38h 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle 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 Seattle to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1460.1 miles (2349.8 km) and usually takes 45h 53m 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?
Metlakatla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 612.2 miles from Seattle and 847.9 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 849.9 miles (1367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 610.2 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 PDT. 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 $269.60 one way or $539.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 457.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seattle and Sitka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 849.92 mi (1367.81 km).
#1 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 2350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 48h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 36h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 29h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 24h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 20h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 18h 12m |
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 | $5.23 | $269.60 | $539.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $286.81 | $573.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $297.32 | $594.64 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $281.66 | $563.32 |
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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