How far is Unalaska, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Unalaska, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 1201.9 miles (1934.3 km), with a travel time of about 57h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 794.7 miles (1278.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 114h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 57h 03m.
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 Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unalaska and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unalaska and Anchorage.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
731 ft · 34 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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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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Turn right onto Seward Highway
46.9 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Unalaska and Anchorage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 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.
Heavy Rain leaving Unalaska and Isolated Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unalaska to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 1201.9 miles (1934.3 km) and usually takes 57h 03m 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?
Chignik is a useful midpoint, sitting about 599.3 miles from Unalaska and 602.6 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 794.7 miles (1278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 407.2 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 $209.97 one way or $419.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 376.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Unalaska and Isolated Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unalaska and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 794.7 mi (1278.95 km).
#1 Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 53.8741300, -166.5340800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anchorage (-149.90028, 61.21806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1934 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 59m |
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 | $209.97 | $419.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $226.38 | $452.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $236.05 | $472.11 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $269.98 | $539.96 |
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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