Origin
Eagle River, AK
Afternoon in Eagle River on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK
Drive Time
35h 35m
Distance
1660.5 mi
2,672 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$361
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
35h 4m
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6 AM
35h 36m
8 AM
36h 40m
10 AM
35h 58m
12 PM
35h 52m
3 PM
36h 2m
5 PM
36h 37m
8 PM
35h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle River, AK
John De Leon
Ketchikan, AK
Luke Miller
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK covers 1660.5 miles and takes about 35h 35m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Old Glenn Highway, Artillery Road, Glenn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $361.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
10 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
830.2 miles from Eagle River, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 1660.5 miles and 35h 35m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Old Glenn Highway and Artillery Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Glenn Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 35h 35m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1660.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Artillery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gambell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Old Glenn Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River, AK and Ketchikan, AK.
1
Start on Monte Road
413 ft
·
19 sec
·
Monte Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Glenn Highway
3
Continue on Artillery Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Artillery Road
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Glenn Highway
6
Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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East 5th Avenue
7
Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Gambell Street
8
Continue on Seward Highway
47 mi
·
57 min
·
Seward Highway
9
Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
10
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
11
Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
12
Turn right
171 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left
249 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
15
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
16
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi
·
8 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
17
Continue on Main Berth Ramp
197 ft
·
34 sec
·
Main Berth Ramp
18
Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tongass Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tongass Avenue
20
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Water Street
21
Turn right onto Front Street
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Front Street
22
Turn right
10 ft
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 10 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 830.2 miles from Eagle River, AK, or about 17h 47m 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 220 miles or 4h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 830.2 miles or 17h 47m 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 415.1 miles or 8h 53m
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 34h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ketchikan, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagle River, 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 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle River, AK
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 8.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 8.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 8.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Ketchikan, AK
Aim for roughly 415 miles and 8.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Eagle River, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 10 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 830.2 mi from Eagle River, AK · 17h 47m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
415 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.
Late stop town
Final reset
1245 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Ketchikan, AK.
Overnight Options
Night 1
415 mi · about 8.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 415 miles or 8.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
830 mi · about 17.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anchorage, AK after about 830 miles or 17.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
1245 mi · about 26.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 1245 miles or 26.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 830.2 miles from Eagle River, 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 415 miles or 8.9 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 Ketchikan, AK
The final approach into Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Ketchikan, 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
$361.39 one way
$722.78 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
581 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $380.15 | $760.30 |
| premium | $6.02 | $393.68 | $787.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $368.91 | $737.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$361
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$701–$981
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 581 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $174 in charging · 6 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 498.2 | 6 | $174.35 | $79.70 |
| Efficient EV | 415.1 | 4 | $145.29 | $66.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 664.2 | 8 | $232.47 | $106.27 |
Gas CO2
581 kg
EV CO2
194 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 6 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Ketchikan, AK
Afternoon in Ketchikan on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
AKDT
Current temp
34°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
35h 35m 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 Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK covers 1660.5 miles and takes about 35h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Glenn Highway, Artillery Road, Glenn Highway. 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 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 415 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 830.2 miles from Eagle River, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $361.39 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 10 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1660.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagle River, AK to Ketchikan, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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