How far is Metlakatla, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Metlakatla, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 1693.7 miles (2725.8 km), with a travel time of about 36h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 73h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 36h 52m.
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metlakatla and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metlakatla and Anchorage.
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Start on 4th Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Tait Street
1653 ft · 1 min · Tait Street
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Continue on Walden Point Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Walden Point Road
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Turn left onto Ferry Terminal Roas
140 m · 34 sec · Ferry Terminal Roas
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19.3 mi · 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
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Continue on Berth 3 Apron
102 m · 37 sec · Berth 3 Apron
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Turn left
608 ft · 42 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
46.9 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Metlakatla and Anchorage.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Metlakatla and Rain And Snow Likely near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metlakatla to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 1693.7 miles (2725.8 km) and usually takes 36h 52m 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?
Gustavus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 476.4 miles from Metlakatla and 1217.3 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 908.5 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 $295.92 one way or $591.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 531.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Metlakatla and Rain And Snow Likely near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metlakatla and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 785.13 mi (1263.55 km).
#1 Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 55.1284800, -131.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 56h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 42h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 33h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 07m |
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 | $295.92 | $591.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $319.05 | $638.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $332.68 | $665.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $380.50 | $760.99 |
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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