How far is Alaska, IN from Ashland, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Ashland, IN is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.99 mi
02h 05m
Flight
77.74 mi
125.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.74 mi
Kilometers
125.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.99 mi
Kilometers
148.04 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-15T04:13
Arrive Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alaska
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Alaska
45.9 mi
01h 02m
To Ashland
46 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Ashland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Ashland.

  1. 1

    Start on Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Belle Union Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    1651 ft · 46 sec · North Little Point Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    31.3 mi · 38 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    40.3 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Messick Road

    1 km · 2 min · Messick Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Messick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Ashland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
71.7 mi · 78%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 6%
Broad Street
4.26 mi · 5%
West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Messick Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
01h 02m from Alaska
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alaska and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Ashland?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Alaska and 46 miles from Ashland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alaska and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren Park.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 77.74 mi (125.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashland

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,754
Coordinates39.9261600, -85.3044100
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Ashland (-85.30441, 39.92616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Ashland. The current time is 04:13:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.