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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1367.84 mi
50h 15m
Flight
635.57 mi
1022.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
635.57 mi
Kilometers
1022.85 km
Flight Time
01h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
1367.84 mi
Kilometers
2201.33 km
Drive Time
50h 15m

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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 50h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kodiak
Sun, May 3, 8:50 AM AKDT
Return by in Sitka
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sitka
2026-05-01T06:35
Arrive Kodiak
Sun, May 3, 8:50 AM AKDT
Route Timing
50h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:15 AM to 9:45 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:30 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sitka
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tok
AK

City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America

From Sitka
686.5 mi
25h 07m
To Kodiak
681.3 mi
25h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Baranof Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Baranof Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road

    744 ft · 15 sec · Sawmill Creek Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Halibut Point Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    662 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau

    153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

    76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines

  8. 8

    Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

    100 m · 6 sec · Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Lutak Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Lutak Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    1652 ft · 23 sec · 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off

    921 ft · 12 sec · Haines Hwy Cut-Off

  14. 14

    Continue on Haines Highway

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Haines Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Haines Road

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Haines Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alaska Highway

    291 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tok Cutoff

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Tok Cutoff

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Highway

    14 mi · 16 min · Richardson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glenn Highway

    146.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Glenn Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway

    157 m · 6 sec · East Parks Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gambell Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Seward Highway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    138 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Access

    825 ft · 1 min · Coast Guard Access

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

    151.3 mi · 9 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    57 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Marine Way East

    27 m · 6 sec · Marine Way East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Center Street

    586 ft · 28 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mill Bay Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mill Bay Road

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Highway
291 mi · 21%
Seward Highway
226 mi · 17%
Glenn Highway
180 mi · 13%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 11%
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry
151 mi · 11%
Tok Cutoff
122 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
50h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
100h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+732.3 mi
635.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tok
25h 07m from Sitka
Leave By
7:30 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Sitka

#1 Sitka

City-borough in Alaska, USA

Population8,493
Coordinates57.0531500, -135.3308800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Kodiak

#2 Kodiak

City in Alaska, USA

Population5,808
Coordinates57.7885200, -152.4053300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Baranof Street (-135.330703, 57.053171)
End: Mill Bay Road (-152.405348, 57.788533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2201 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
48.27 gal
182.71 L · about $238.98
Round trip
$477.97
96.54 gal · 365.42 L
Estimated CO2
429 kg one way
Round trip: 858 kg / 1892 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alaska · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sitka and Kodiak. The current time is 06:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.