How far is Ketchikan, AK from Skagway, AK?
The driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Skagway, AK is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km), with a travel time of about 17h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 45m 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 17h 22m.
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchikan and Skagway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchikan and Skagway.
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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-Haines
76.4 mi · 8 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
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Continue straight
140 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
157 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway
1037 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn left
63 m · 15 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 Skagway.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Ketchikan and Rain And Snow near Skagway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchikan to Skagway?
The road trip is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km) and usually takes 17h 22m 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?
Kake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.2 miles from Ketchikan and 186 miles from Skagway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 $64.86 one way or $129.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ketchikan and Rain And Snow near Skagway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchikan and Skagway. Straight-line distance: 315.36 mi (507.53 km).
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skagway (-135.31389, 59.45833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $64.86 | $129.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.93 | $139.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.91 | $145.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $83.39 | $166.79 |
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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