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Ketchikan, AK

Fairbanks, AK → Ketchikan, AK · Long-distance move

Movers from Fairbanks to Ketchikan

About 1,004 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,560–$8,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 12 in Ketchikan.

  • 1,004 miroad distance
  • 18 h 1 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,560–$8,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,004 miles (851 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 1 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
In-state (Alaska)
Movers at origin
29 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
12 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ketchikan → Fairbanks

The route from Fairbanks, AK to Ketchikan, AK covers roughly 1,004 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,560 to $8,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 1 min.

On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Ketchikan (1 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Ketchikan.

Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Fairbanks to Ketchikan

Full-service estimate for 1,004 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,340 $4,070 $4,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,560 $6,780 $8,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,890 $10,850 $13,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,230 $14,910 $18,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,560–$8,270

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fairbanks (origin)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349839
MC
1059335
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (435) 272-7743 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3988849
MC
1709128
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (907) 388-4436 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069052
MC
446046
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (907) 590-4922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1594611
MC
961613
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 488-0588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633146
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 457-6638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dirty Deeds INC

USDOT
1650238
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 488-1477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4067541
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (907) 488-5656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2312319
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (907) 479-6248 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

Near Ketchikan (destination)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trajen Flight Support

USDOT
662728
MC
650572
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (907) 789-0055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mark Johnson

USDOT
2019155
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (907) 247-2266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1680844
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 225-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1758426
Based in
Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 225-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1592583
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 247-0524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mike R Bellanich

USDOT
1659140
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 220-6574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Poirier

USDOT
1795916
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 254-4659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2310192
Based in
Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (907) 247-2502 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fairbanks to Ketchikan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a two-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,230 for a three-bedroom and $12,230 to $18,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ketchikan from Fairbanks?

About 1,004 road miles (851 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Fairbanks and Ketchikan are in Alaska, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fairbanks to Ketchikan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fairbanks–Ketchikan corridor.