How far is Ketchikan, AK from Meadow Lakes, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Meadow Lakes, AK is about 1089.8 miles (1753.9 km), with a travel time of about 31h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 776.3 miles (1249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 63h 28m 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 31h 44m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Meadow Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Meadow Lakes.
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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
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Turn right onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Seldon Road
52 m · 3 sec · West Seldon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Seldon Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Seldon Road
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Continue on Windy Bottem Road
829 ft · 17 sec · Windy Bottem Road
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Continue on Beverly Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beverly Lake Road
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Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Drive
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Turn left onto Starr Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Starr Road
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Turn right onto Hess Lake Road
922 ft · 47 sec · Hess Lake Road
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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 Meadow Lakes.
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 leaving Ketchikan and Chance Rain Showers near Meadow Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Meadow Lakes?
The road trip is about 1089.8 miles (1753.9 km) and usually takes 31h 44m 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 491.6 miles from Ketchikan and 598.2 miles from Meadow Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 776.3 miles (1249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 313.5 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 $190.42 one way or $380.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 341.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ketchikan and Chance Rain Showers near Meadow Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Meadow Lakes. Straight-line distance: 776.32 mi (1249.36 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadow Lakes
Census designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 61.6247200, -149.6011100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hess Lake Road (-149.598156, 61.621245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1754 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 35m |
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 | $190.42 | $380.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $205.30 | $410.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $214.07 | $428.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $244.84 | $489.67 |
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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