How far is Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
The driving distance from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 374.4 miles (602.5 km), with a travel time of about 17h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 20m 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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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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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan.
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Start on the route
122 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Park Road
4.7 mi · 12 min · Park Road
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Continue on Mountain View Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Gustavus Road
1 mi · 3 min · Gustavus Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Dock Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · State Dock Road
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
72.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Gustavus - Juneau
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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 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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 - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
Turn sharp right 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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Mostly Sunny near Ketchikan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to Ketchikan?
The road trip is about 374.4 miles (602.5 km) and usually takes 17h 10m 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 180.6 miles from Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and 193.8 miles from Ketchikan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 $65.40 one way or $130.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Mostly Sunny near Ketchikan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 292.23 mi (470.3 km).
#1 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Census area in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,148 |
| Coordinates | 58.7586000, -136.2371500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $65.40 | $130.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.51 | $141.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.53 | $147.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $84.09 | $168.19 |
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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