How far is Alaska, IN from Buck Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Buck Creek, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Buck Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Buck Creek.
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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
32.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi
1817 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1193 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East 450 North
1540 ft · 42 sec · East 450 North
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Continue on Railroad Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Buck Creek.
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
32.9 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Alaska and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Buck Creek?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Alaska and 49.5 miles from Buck Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Alaska and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Buck Creek. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.6 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buck Creek
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
| Population | 9,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.4878100, -86.7614000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Creek (-86.7614, 40.48781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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