How far is Alaska, IN from Brookston, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Brookston, IN is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Brookston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Brookston.
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Start on Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
1651 ft · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
1642 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Brookston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alaska and Sunny near Brookston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Brookston?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Alaska and 52.1 miles from Brookston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Sunny near Brookston.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Brookston. Straight-line distance: 79.16 mi (127.39 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookston
City in St.
| Population | 1,541 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028100, -86.8672300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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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