Origin
Sitka, AK
Afternoon in Sitka on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK
Drive Time
27h 53m
Distance
680.4 mi
1,095 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$148
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
27h 28m
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6 AM
27h 53m
8 AM
28h 43m
10 AM
28h 11m
12 PM
28h 6m
3 PM
28h 13m
5 PM
28h 41m
8 PM
27h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sitka, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Tok, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Embarking on the 680.4-mile journey from Sitka to Tok is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning. Given the 27-hour and 53-minute duration, this is certainly not a day trip; we recommend splitting the transit over 3 days to maintain a comfortable pace. Your route begins with local roads like Sawmill Creek and Halibut Point before integrating with the Alaska Marine Highway between Sitka and Juneau. Expect to budget approximately $148 for fuel to cover this distance across the Alaska region. Because this trip involves a ferry segment, it offers a unique blend of maritime travel and inland driving that demands more logistical coordination than a standard highway-only route.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
7 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
340.2 miles from Sitka, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined by its hybrid nature, transitioning from the localized, coastal character of Sitka’s road network to the broader expanse of the Alaska Marine Highway. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending your time on monotonous interstates, but rather navigating a mix of coastal access routes and ferry transit. The road personality shifts from the immediate, winding surroundings of Sitka to the open water connection required to bridge the gap toward the interior. Preparing for a 27-hour, 53-minute transit means you should be ready for a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a high-speed highway grind. It is a technical route that requires patience, as the transition between land and sea segments dictates the flow of your travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sawmill Creek Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 27h 53m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 680.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Halibut Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lutak Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sawmill Creek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka, AK and Tok, AK.
1
Start on Baranof Street
220 ft
·
15 sec
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Baranof Street
2
Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Sawmill Creek Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
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Halibut Point Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
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Halibut Point Road
5
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
6
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
154 mi
·
9 hr 30 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
7
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76 mi
·
8 hr 29 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
8
Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
328 ft
·
6 sec
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Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
10
Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Lutak Road
11
Continue on 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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2nd Avenue
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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Main Street
13
Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Haines Hwy Cut-Off
14
Continue on Haines Highway
85 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Haines Highway
15
Continue on Haines Road
62 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Haines Road
16
Turn left onto Alaska Highway
291 mi
·
6 hr 30 min
·
Alaska Highway
17
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
292 ft
·
13 sec
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East 2nd Street
18
Turn left onto East Slana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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East Slana Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To manage the 680.4-mile distance effectively, focus on breaking your travel into manageable segments over your 3 recommended days. Since you have 7 planned stops along the way, use these opportunities to check your fuel levels and rest before the next leg of the journey. Given the complexity of coordinating with the Alaska Marine Highway, ensure you have your ferry bookings confirmed well in advance of your departure. Keep an eye on the clock, as the combination of road and water travel can be unpredictable compared to a traditional driving route. Always keep a buffer in your $148 fuel budget, as maritime transitions and local detours can often consume more resources than anticipated on a strictly land-based itinerary.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 7 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 340.2 miles from Sitka, AK, or about 13h 56m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 150 miles or 6h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 340.2 miles or 13h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 226.8 miles or 9h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tok, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sitka, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sitka, AK
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 9.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 9.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Tok, AK
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 9.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 150 miles from Sitka, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 7 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 340.2 mi from Sitka, AK · 13h 56m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
225 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Overnight Options
Night 1
227 mi · about 9.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Haines, AK after about 227 miles or 9.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
Overnight stop window
454 mi · about 18.6h in
A practical overnight split lands around 454 miles or 18.6 hours into the drive.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 150 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 340.2 miles from Sitka, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 9.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Tok, AK
The final approach into Tok, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tok, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Tok, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$148.08 one way
$296.16 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
238 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $155.77 | $311.54 |
| premium | $6.02 | $161.31 | $322.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $151.16 | $302.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$148
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$383–$578
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 238.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 204.1 | 2 | $71.44 | $32.66 |
| Efficient EV | 170.1 | 1 | $59.54 | $27.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 272.2 | 3 | $95.26 | $43.55 |
Gas CO2
238 kg
EV CO2
80 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tok, AK
Afternoon in Tok on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
AKDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27h 53m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK covers 680.4 miles and takes about 27h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sawmill Creek Road, Halibut Point Road, Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 340.2 miles from Sitka, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $148.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 7 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 680.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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