How far is Wrangell, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
The driving distance from Wrangell, AK to Ketchikan, AK is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Alaska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrangell and Ketchikan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrangell and Ketchikan.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
94 m · 12 sec · Bennett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Zimovia Highway
104 m · 9 sec · Zimovia Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1543 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1512 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Wrangell
102.1 mi · 6 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Wrangell
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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 Wrangell and Ketchikan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Wrangell
Turn slight left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Wrangell
102 mi · 06h 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.
Rain Showers leaving Wrangell 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 Wrangell to Ketchikan?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Thorne Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Wrangell and 55.4 miles from Ketchikan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wrangell and Rain Showers near Ketchikan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrangell and Ketchikan. Straight-line distance: 82.96 mi (133.51 km).
#1 Wrangell
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 56.4708300, -132.3766700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
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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