How far is Sitka, AK from Valdez, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Valdez, AK is about 847.6 miles (1364 km), with a travel time of about 54h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.9 miles (774 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 109h 01m 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 54h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Valdez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Valdez.
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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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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
88.7 mi · 5 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
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Continue straight
59 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Ferry Way
1065 ft · 23 sec · Ferry Way
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Continue on Hazelet Avenue
2164 ft · 45 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
2110 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left
5 m · 1 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 Valdez.
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 Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Valdez?
The road trip is about 847.6 miles (1364 km) and usually takes 54h 30m 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 422.5 miles from Sitka and 425 miles from Valdez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 480.9 miles (774 km), while the road route adds roughly 366.7 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 $148.08 one way or $296.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 265.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Sitka and Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow near Valdez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Valdez. Straight-line distance: 480.96 mi (774.03 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valdez (-146.34833, 61.13083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $148.08 | $296.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $159.66 | $319.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $166.48 | $332.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $190.41 | $380.81 |
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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