How far is Ketchikan, AK from Farmers Loop, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Farmers Loop, AK is about 1296.8 miles (2087 km), with a travel time of about 55h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 856.4 miles (1378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 111h 38m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Farmers Loop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Farmers Loop.
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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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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 39 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 52 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tanana Loop
26 m · 2 sec · Tanana Loop
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Exit the roundabout onto Tanana Loop
2412 ft · 48 sec · Tanana Loop
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2015 ft · 42 sec · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Farmers Loop Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Farmers Loop Road
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2370 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Senate Drive
1986 ft · 1 min · Senate Drive
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Turn right onto Manchester Loop
1791 ft · 1 min · Manchester Loop
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Turn right
631 ft · 46 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 Farmers Loop.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ketchikan and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Farmers Loop?
The road trip is about 1296.8 miles (2087 km) and usually takes 55h 49m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 646.6 miles from Ketchikan and 650.3 miles from Farmers Loop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 856.4 miles (1378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 440.4 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 $226.56 one way or $453.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 406.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ketchikan and Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Farmers Loop.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Farmers Loop. Straight-line distance: 856.39 mi (1378.23 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmers Loop
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4,853 |
| Coordinates | 64.9082200, -147.6986600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmers Loop (-147.69866, 64.90822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2087 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 43h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 32h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 25h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 21h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 18h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 16h 10m |
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 | $226.56 | $453.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $244.27 | $488.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $254.70 | $509.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $291.31 | $582.62 |
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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