How far is Valdez, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Valdez, AK to Sitka, AK is about 936.8 miles (1507.6 km), with a travel time of about 37h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.9 miles (774 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 75h 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 37h 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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdez and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdez and Sitka.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East Pioneer Drive
2110 ft · 1 min · East Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto Hazelet Avenue
2164 ft · 45 sec · Hazelet Avenue
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Continue on Ferry Way
1258 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Way
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
88.7 mi · 5 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez
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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 - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Continue straight
662 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Creek Road
36 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Creek Road
752 ft · 17 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Turn right onto Baranof Street
67 m · 10 sec · Baranof Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baranof Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdez and Sitka.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Valdez and Light Snow Likely near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdez to Sitka?
The road trip is about 936.8 miles (1507.6 km) and usually takes 37h 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 Valdez and 514.2 miles from Sitka.
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 455.9 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 $163.68 one way or $327.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 293.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow around Valdez and Light Snow Likely near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdez and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 480.96 mi (774.03 km).
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3,843 |
| Coordinates | 61.1308300, -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baranof Street (-135.330703, 57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 41m |
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 | $163.68 | $327.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $176.47 | $352.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $184.01 | $368.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $210.46 | $420.92 |
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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