How far is Ketchikan, AK from Juneau, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Juneau, AK is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Juneau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Juneau.
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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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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Juneau.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
277 mi · 08h 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 Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Juneau?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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?
Kupreanof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Ketchikan and 146.3 miles from Juneau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 $51.00 one way or $101.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ketchikan and Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow near Juneau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 229.78 mi (369.79 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $51.00 | $101.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.98 | $109.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.57 | $131.14 |
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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