How far is Sitka, AK from Tok, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK is about 680.4 miles (1095 km), with a travel time of about 27h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 55h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 27h 53m.
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.
City in Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Tok.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Tok.
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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
290.8 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Highway
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
89 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Slana Avenue
648 ft · 18 sec · East Slana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Slana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Tok.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Sitka and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Tok.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Tok?
The road trip is about 680.4 miles (1095 km) and usually takes 27h 53m 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?
Skagway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 339.3 miles from Sitka and 341.1 miles from Tok.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 173.6 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 $118.87 one way or $237.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Sitka and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Tok.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Tok. Straight-line distance: 506.77 mi (815.56 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tok
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 63.3366700, -142.9855600 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tok (-142.98556, 63.33667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1095 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 29m |
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 | $118.87 | $237.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $128.17 | $256.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $133.64 | $267.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $152.85 | $305.70 |
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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