How far is Alaska, IN from Blue River, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Blue River, IN is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.05 mi
02h 56m
Flight
75.11 mi
120.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.05 mi
Kilometers
180.33 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue River
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Blue River
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Guthrie
IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Alaska
56 mi
01h 28m
To Blue River
56 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Blue River.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2371 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 160

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    970 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Conway Church Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road

    1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Blue River Road

    1292 ft · 57 sec · East Blue River Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
29.3 mi · 26%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 20%
State Road 60
21.8 mi · 19%
South Mount Zion Church Road
3.07 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 2%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

29.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 28m from Alaska
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Blue River?

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Alaska and 56 miles from Blue River.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Guthrie, 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 Guthrie.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.87 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

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

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Blue River. The current time is 11:14:41.

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.