How far is Ketchikan, AK from Kalifornsky, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Kalifornsky, AK is about 1001.7 miles (1612 km), with a travel time of about 50h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 798.2 miles (1284.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 100h 03m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 50h 01m.
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.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Kalifornsky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Kalifornsky.
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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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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
40.7 mi · 48 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Kalifornsky Beach Road
15.1 mi · 21 min · Kalifornsky Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kalifornsky Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ketchikan and Kalifornsky.
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 Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Ketchikan and Scattered Rain Showers near Kalifornsky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Kalifornsky?
The road trip is about 1001.7 miles (1612 km) and usually takes 50h 01m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 499.4 miles from Ketchikan and 502.3 miles from Kalifornsky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 798.2 miles (1284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 203.5 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 $175.02 one way or $350.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 314.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Ketchikan and Scattered Rain Showers near Kalifornsky.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Kalifornsky. Straight-line distance: 798.21 mi (1284.6 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalifornsky
Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 60.4183300, -151.2900000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kalifornsky (-151.29, 60.41833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 29m |
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 | $175.02 | $350.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $188.70 | $377.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $196.76 | $393.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $225.04 | $450.08 |
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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