How far is Meadow Lakes, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
The driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 1647.1 miles (2650.7 km), with a travel time of about 35h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 776.3 miles (1249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 43m 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 35h 51m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lakes and Ketchikan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lakes and Ketchikan.
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Start on the route
69 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Hess Lake Road
697 ft · 36 sec · Hess Lake Road
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Turn left onto Starr Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Starr Road
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Turn right onto Wyoming Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Drive
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Turn left onto Beverly Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beverly Lake Road
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Continue on Windy Bottem Road
829 ft · 17 sec · Windy Bottem Road
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Turn straight onto West Seldon Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Seldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lucille Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Lucille Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lucille Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lucille Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Parks Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Continue on Main Berth Ramp
60 m · 34 sec · Main Berth Ramp
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Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tongass Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tongass Avenue
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Turn right onto Water Street
1928 ft · 39 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
122 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Turn right
3 m · 1 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 Meadow Lakes and Ketchikan.
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
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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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Meadow Lakes and Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lakes to Ketchikan?
The road trip is about 1647.1 miles (2650.7 km) and usually takes 35h 51m 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 Meadow Lakes and 1155.4 miles from Ketchikan.
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 870.8 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 $287.75 one way or $575.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 516.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meadow Lakes and Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lakes and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 776.32 mi (1249.36 km).
#1 Meadow Lakes
Census designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 61.6247200, -149.6011100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-131.647548, 55.341795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 54h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 41h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 32h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 20h 32m |
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 | $287.75 | $575.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $310.24 | $620.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $323.50 | $646.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $369.99 | $739.98 |
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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