How far is Sitka, AK from King Cove, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to King Cove, AK is about 1589.5 miles (2558.1 km), with a travel time of about 80h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1043.2 miles (1678.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 161h 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 80h 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 Snow Likely
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and King Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and King Cove.
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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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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
30 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on Ram's Creek Road
1718 ft · 51 sec · Ram's Creek Road
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Turn right
95 m · 23 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 King Cove.
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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Sitka and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to King Cove?
The road trip is about 1589.5 miles (2558.1 km) and usually takes 80h 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?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 792.5 miles from Sitka and 797 miles from King Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1043.2 miles (1678.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 546.3 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 $277.70 one way or $555.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 498.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Sitka and Rain And Snow Likely near King Cove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and King Cove. Straight-line distance: 1043.23 mi (1678.92 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King Cove
City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 55.0608700, -162.3185300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Cove (-162.31853, 55.06087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 52h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 39h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 26h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 49m |
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 | $277.70 | $555.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $299.41 | $598.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $312.20 | $624.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $357.07 | $714.14 |
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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