How far is Ketchikan, AK from Lazy Mountain, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Lazy Mountain, AK is about 986.1 miles (1587 km), with a travel time of about 49h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 757.1 miles (1218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 99h 30m 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 49h 45m.
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
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City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Lazy Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Lazy Mountain.
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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 right to continue on Glenn Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Arctic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arctic Avenue
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Continue on Old Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clark-Wolverine Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Clark-Wolverine Road
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Turn left onto Wolverine Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wolverine Road
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Turn right onto Helmaur Place
1 mi · 4 min · Helmaur Place
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Turn straight
2909 ft · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1400 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1768 ft · 2 min
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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 Lazy Mountain.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ketchikan and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Lazy Mountain?
The road trip is about 986.1 miles (1587 km) and usually takes 49h 45m 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 491.7 miles from Ketchikan and 494.4 miles from Lazy Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 757.1 miles (1218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 229 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 $172.29 one way or $344.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 309.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ketchikan and Light Snow Likely near Lazy Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Lazy Mountain. Straight-line distance: 757.1 mi (1218.44 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lazy Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 61.6261100, -148.9455600 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lazy Mountain (-148.94556, 61.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 18m |
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 | $172.29 | $344.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $185.76 | $371.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $193.70 | $387.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $221.54 | $443.07 |
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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