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
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Sitka, AK to Tok, AK covers 680.4 miles and takes about 27h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Sawmill Creek Road, Halibut Point Road, Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $148.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 .
At 680.4 miles and 27h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Sawmill Creek Road and Halibut Point Road.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka, AK and Tok, AK.
Start on Baranof Street
Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road
Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road
Turn left
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
Continue on 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Haines Hwy Cut-Off
Continue on Haines Highway
Continue on Haines Road
Turn left onto Alaska Highway
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East Slana Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Sitka, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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.
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.
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 hotelsA short stop after about 150 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$148.08 one way
$296.16 round trip
| 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Sitka on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Tok on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
AKDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Haines, AK
225 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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