How far is Sitka, AK from Haines, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Haines, AK is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), with a travel time of about 18h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 35m 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 18h 17m.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Haines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Haines.
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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
1272 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Street
15 m · 2 sec · Dalton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dalton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Haines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 09h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sitka and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Haines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Haines?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km) and usually takes 18h 17m 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?
Hoonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Sitka and 120.9 miles from Haines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.4 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 $42.18 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sitka and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Haines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Haines. Straight-line distance: 150.88 mi (242.81 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haines
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 59.2359500, -135.4453300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haines (-135.44533, 59.23595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.24 | $108.48 |
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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