How far is Sitka, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 1001.4 miles (1611.6 km), with a travel time of about 38h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 589.4 miles (948.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 77h 33m 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 38h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Anchorage.
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Start on Baranof Street
67 m · 15 sec · Baranof Street
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Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road
744 ft · 15 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road
18 m · 1 sec · Halibut Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Turn left
662 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
46.9 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Anchorage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Sitka and Light Rain near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 1001.4 miles (1611.6 km) and usually takes 38h 46m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 408.1 miles from Sitka and 593.3 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 589.4 miles (948.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 412 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 $174.97 one way or $349.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 314.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sitka and Light Rain near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 589.35 mi (948.47 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 29m |
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 | $174.97 | $349.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $188.64 | $377.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $196.70 | $393.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $224.97 | $449.95 |
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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