How far is Sitka, AK from Kodiak, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Kodiak, AK is about 1367.8 miles (2201.3 km), with a travel time of about 50h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 635.5 miles (1022.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 100h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 50h 15m.
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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Kodiak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Kodiak.
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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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Turn left onto Tok Cutoff
122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway
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Turn right onto Glenn Highway
146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
138 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
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Continue straight
57 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Way East
27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East
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Turn right onto Center Street
586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Mill Bay Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Kodiak.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Sitka and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Kodiak?
The road trip is about 1367.8 miles (2201.3 km) and usually takes 50h 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?
Tok is a useful midpoint, sitting about 686.5 miles from Sitka and 681.3 miles from Kodiak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 635.5 miles (1022.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 732.3 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 $238.98 one way or $477.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 429 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Sitka and Light Rain near Kodiak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Kodiak. Straight-line distance: 635.57 mi (1022.85 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kodiak
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 5,808 |
| Coordinates | 57.7885200, -152.4053300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 45h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 34h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 27h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 22h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 17h 03m |
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 | $238.98 | $477.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $257.67 | $515.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $268.67 | $537.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $307.29 | $614.57 |
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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