How far is Sitka, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?

The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 867.7 miles (1396.5 km), with a travel time of about 51h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 572.7 miles (921.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
867.74 mi
51h 22m
Flight
572.69 mi
921.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
572.69 mi
Kilometers
921.66 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
867.74 mi
Kilometers
1396.49 km
Drive Time
51h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 51h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lazy Mountain
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 PM AKDT
Return by in Sitka
Mon, Apr 27, 2:50 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sitka
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Lazy Mountain
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 PM AKDT
Route Timing
51h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 10:52 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
5:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Haines
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Sitka
432.6 mi
25h 41m
To Lazy Mountain
435.1 mi
25h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
24°F
Overnight

Light Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Lazy Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Lazy Mountain.

  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-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    114 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road

    53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Seward Highway

    47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ingra Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Glenn Highway

    33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Glenn Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wolverine Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Helmaur Place

    1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    2909 ft · 4 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1400 ft · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1768 ft · 2 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Lazy Mountain.

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
335 mi · 39%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 30%
Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi · 18%
Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 5%
Glenn Highway
40.8 mi · 5%
Halibut Point Road
6.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
51h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
102h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+295 mi
572.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
25h 41m from Sitka
Leave By
5:16 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Sitka and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Lazy Mountain?

The road trip is about 867.7 miles (1396.5 km) and usually takes 51h 22m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 432.6 miles from Sitka and 435.1 miles from Lazy Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 572.7 miles (921.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 295 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 $151.60 one way or $303.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 272.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Sitka and Light Snow near Lazy Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 572.69 mi (921.66 km).

Sitka

#1 Sitka

City-borough in Alaska, USA

Population8,493
Coordinates57.0531500, -135.3308800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lazy Mountain

#2 Lazy Mountain

Census designated place

Population1,479
Coordinates61.6261100, -148.9455600
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Start: Sitka (-135.33088, 57.05315)
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.62 gal
115.91 L · about $151.60
Round trip
$303.20
61.24 gal · 231.82 L
Estimated CO2
272.1 kg one way
Round trip: 544.2 kg / 1200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $151.60 $303.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $163.45 $326.90
Premium $5.57 $170.43 $340.86
Diesel $6.37 $194.93 $389.85

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sitka and Lazy Mountain. The current time is 20:05:47.

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.