How far is Unalaska, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
The driving distance from Unalaska, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 2017.4 miles (3246.7 km), with a travel time of about 102h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1385 miles (2229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 205h 27m 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 102h 43m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unalaska and Ketchikan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unalaska and Ketchikan.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
731 ft · 34 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
555 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Airport Beach Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Airport Beach Road
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Turn left onto Ballyhoo Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ballyhoo Road
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
217.1 mi · 12 hr 27 min · Alaska Marine Highway Akutan to Unalaska
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
64.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway Cold Bay to False Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
25.2 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - King Cove to Cold Bay
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
21 m · 7 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
23 m · 6 sec · Alaska Marine Highway Terminak King Cove
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
95.5 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sand Point to King Cove
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp right 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 Unalaska 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
Turn sharp right 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.
Heavy Rain leaving Unalaska 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 Unalaska to Ketchikan?
The road trip is about 2017.4 miles (3246.7 km) and usually takes 102h 43m 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?
Seward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1005.9 miles from Unalaska and 1011.5 miles from Ketchikan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1385 miles (2229 km), while the road route adds roughly 632.4 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 $352.46 one way or $704.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 632.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Unalaska and Chance Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unalaska and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 1385.03 mi (2228.99 km).
#1 Unalaska
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 53.8741300, -166.5340800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,187 |
| Coordinates | 55.3418000, -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ketchikan (-131.64757, 55.3418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 28h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 10m |
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 | $352.46 | $704.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $380.01 | $760.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $396.24 | $792.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $453.20 | $906.39 |
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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