How far is Skagway, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
The driving distance from Skagway, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 373.3 miles (600.7 km), with a travel time of about 17h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 56m 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 58m.
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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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skagway and Ketchikan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skagway and Ketchikan.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2100 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1635 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right
140 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
14.8 mi · 45 min · Alaska State Ferry Haines-Skagway
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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 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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Skagway and Chance Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skagway to Ketchikan?
The road trip is about 373.3 miles (600.7 km) and usually takes 17h 58m 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 Skagway and 188.1 miles from Ketchikan.
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 58 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 $65.20 one way or $130.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Skagway and Chance Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skagway and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 315.36 mi (507.53 km).
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 59.4583300, -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $65.20 | $130.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.30 | $140.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.30 | $146.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $83.84 | $167.68 |
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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