Drive or Fly: Palmer, AK to Ketchikan, AK?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Flying wins
MediumFlying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.
Drive
Door to Door
49h 18m
Distance
977.6 mi
Total Cost
$832
CO2
395 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 35m
1h 31m in the air
Air Distance
761 mi
Total Cost
$296
CO2
194 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MRI and KTN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 49h 18m | 4h 35m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $832 | $296 |
| Carbon footprint | 395 kg CO2 | 194 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Palmer, AK to Ketchikan, AK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.