Akutan, AK Road Trips
Drivers starting from Akutan, AK have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Alaska. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 1637 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Akutan, AK head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
2024.4 mi
Ketchikan, AK
Quickest Drive
57h 25m
Anchorage, AK
Plan Around Akutan, AK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Akutan, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Akutan, AK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Akutan, AK
Driving from Akutan, AK
The typical drive from Akutan, AK covers about 1637 miles and takes around 80h 40m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 2024 miles (103h 6m), while the shortest is just 1250 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Akutan, AK are Ketchikan, AK (2024.4 mi, 103h 6m) and Palmer, AK (1249.5 mi, 58h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.87 per gallon. For the typical 1637-mile trip from Akutan, AK, budget about $314 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Akutan, AK and 3 routes heading into Akutan, AK, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 1250 to 2024 miles.
The longest mapped route from Akutan, AK covers 2024 miles and takes approximately 103h 6m. Shorter options start at just 1250 miles.
The average route from Akutan, AK runs about 1637 miles with a drive time of roughly 80h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.87/gallon for regular), the average 1637-mile trip from Akutan, AK costs roughly $314 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Akutan, AK include Ketchikan, AK and Palmer, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Akutan, AK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
737
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$91,400
Median Age
40.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Akutan, AK at a Glance
Founded
1878
Elevation
98 ft
Area
5 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Akutan, AK.
St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel
church
City data from Wikidata (Q79354), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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