How far is Sitka, AK from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Seattle, WA is about 1226.6 miles (1974 km), with a travel time of about 57h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 849.9 miles (1367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 115h 03m 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 57h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Seattle.
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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 right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
701.5 mi · 38 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
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Continue straight
54 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
1013 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harris Avenue
1228 ft · 36 sec · Harris Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1360 ft · 39 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Old Fairhaven Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fairhaven Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
997 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 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 Seattle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan
702 mi · 38h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sitka and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Seattle?
The road trip is about 1226.6 miles (1974 km) and usually takes 57h 31m 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?
Metlakatla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 612.2 miles from Sitka and 614.4 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 849.9 miles (1367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 376.7 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 $214.28 one way or $428.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 384.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sitka and Seattle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sitka and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 849.92 mi (1367.81 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1974 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 18m |
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 | $214.28 | $428.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $231.03 | $462.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $240.90 | $481.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $275.52 | $551.04 |
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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