How far is Ketchikan, AK from City of Unalaska, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to City of Unalaska, AK is about 2015.9 miles (3244.2 km), with a travel time of about 102h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1384.4 miles (2227.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 205h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 102h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and City of Unalaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and City of Unalaska.
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Start on the route
760 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
66 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1875 ft · 37 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Tongass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tongass Avenue
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
143 m · 41 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 11 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 5 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway False Pass to Akutan
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Continue straight
94 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Ballyhoo Road
1341 ft · 38 sec · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn left onto Ulakta Drive
2 mi · 13 min · Ulakta Drive
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Turn right
157 m · 38 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ketchikan and City of Unalaska.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 22h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ketchikan and Rain Showers near City of Unalaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to City of Unalaska?
The road trip is about 2015.9 miles (3244.2 km) and usually takes 102h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1005.1 miles from Ketchikan and 1010.7 miles from City of Unalaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1384.4 miles (2227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 631.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $352.16 one way or $704.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 632.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Ketchikan and Rain Showers near City of Unalaska.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and City of Unalaska. Straight-line distance: 1384.38 mi (2227.94 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,376 |
| Coordinates | 53.9301500, -166.5488100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Unalaska (-166.54881, 53.93015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 28h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $352.16 | $704.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $379.69 | $759.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $395.91 | $791.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $452.81 | $905.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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