Ketchikan, AK Road Trips
Sitting in Alaska, Ketchikan, AK is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 1139 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ketchikan, AK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
2014.8 mi
Dutch Harbor, AK
Quickest Drive
8h 22m
Juneau, AK
Plan Around Ketchikan, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ketchikan, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ketchikan, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan, AK to Dutch Harbor, AK
Ketchikan, AK to Homer, AK
Ketchikan, AK to North Pole, AK
Ketchikan, AK to Fairbanks, AK
Ketchikan, AK to College, AK
Ketchikan, AK to Sitka, AK
Ketchikan, AK to Juneau, AK
Driving from Ketchikan, AK
Expect an average of 1139 miles and about 47h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Ketchikan, AK. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 2015 miles (102h 38m), while the shortest is just 292 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ketchikan, AK include Dutch Harbor, AK (2014.8 mi, 102h 38m), Homer, AK (1337.2 mi, 36h 19m), North Pole, AK (1306.8 mi, 55h 57m), Fairbanks, AK (1294.2 mi, 55h 43m), and College, AK (1290.7 mi, 55h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 1139-mile trip from Ketchikan, AK, budget about $222 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Ketchikan, AK and 5 routes heading into Ketchikan, AK, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 292 to 2015 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ketchikan, AK covers 2015 miles and takes approximately 102h 38m. Shorter options start at just 292 miles.
The average route from Ketchikan, AK runs about 1139 miles with a drive time of roughly 47h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 1139-mile trip from Ketchikan, AK costs roughly $222 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ketchikan, AK include Dutch Harbor, AK, Homer, AK, North Pole, AK and Fairbanks, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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