How far is Sitka, AK from Soldotna, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Soldotna, AK is about 866.8 miles (1395 km), with a travel time of about 51h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 609.4 miles (980.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 51h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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
Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Soldotna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Soldotna.
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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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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
57 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn right
86 m · 21 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 Soldotna.
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 Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Soldotna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Soldotna?
The road trip is about 866.8 miles (1395 km) and usually takes 51h 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 432.2 miles from Sitka and 434.6 miles from Soldotna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 609.4 miles (980.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 257.4 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 $151.45 one way or $302.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 271.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Sitka and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Soldotna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Soldotna. Straight-line distance: 609.43 mi (980.79 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soldotna
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4,790 |
| Coordinates | 60.4877800, -151.0583300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soldotna (-151.05833, 60.48778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 48m |
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 | $151.45 | $302.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $163.29 | $326.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $170.26 | $340.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $194.74 | $389.47 |
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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