How far is Sitka, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Fairbanks, AK is about 885.5 miles (1425.1 km), with a travel time of about 36h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 677.2 miles (1089.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 72h 30m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 36h 15m.
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 Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Fairbanks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Fairbanks.
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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-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
100 m · 6 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
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Continue straight
708 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Lutak Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1652 ft · 23 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off
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Continue on Haines Highway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway
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Continue on Haines Road
62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road
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Turn left onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Continue on Alaska Hwy
3.1 mi · 5 min · Alaska Hwy
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Continue on Alaska Highway
103.7 mi · 2 hr · Alaska Highway
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Continue on Alaska Hwy 2
2572 ft · 46 sec · Alaska Hwy 2
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Turn straight onto Alaska Highway
1766 ft · 43 sec · Alaska Highway
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
94.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Airport Way
1183 ft · 31 sec · Airport Way
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 28 sec · Noble Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
133 m · 19 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Fairbanks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Highway
Turn left onto Alaska Highway
291 mi · 06h 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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Sitka and Chance Light Snow near Fairbanks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Fairbanks?
The road trip is about 885.5 miles (1425.1 km) and usually takes 36h 15m 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?
Skagway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 440.4 miles from Sitka and 445.2 miles from Fairbanks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 677.2 miles (1089.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 208.3 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 $154.72 one way or $309.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 277.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Sitka and Chance Light Snow near Fairbanks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Fairbanks. Straight-line distance: 677.24 mi (1089.91 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Avenue (-147.71648, 64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 02m |
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 | $154.72 | $309.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $166.81 | $333.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $173.94 | $347.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $198.94 | $397.88 |
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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