How far is Sitka, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Juneau, AK is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 15h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 25m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 12m.
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
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Slight Chance Light Snow
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Juneau.
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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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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Juneau.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Sitka and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Juneau?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 15h 12m 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?
Angoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Sitka and 89.2 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 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 $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Sitka and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.05 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.51 | $69.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
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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