How far is Alaska, IN from Cannelton, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Cannelton, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.86 mi
03h 30m
Flight
107.85 mi
173.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.85 mi
Kilometers
173.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.86 mi
Kilometers
237.95 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannelton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:43 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-15T04:12
Arrive Cannelton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mitchell
IN

City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

From Alaska
73.9 mi
01h 45m
To Cannelton
73.9 mi
01h 45m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    889 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 28%
West Main Street
39.1 mi · 26%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 15%
Indiana State Road 237
4.96 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 2%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

41.6 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchell
01h 45m from Alaska
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Alaska and 73.9 miles from Cannelton.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Cannelton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannelton.

Stop Ideas Near Mitchell

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

118 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Cannelton. Straight-line distance: 107.85 mi (173.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Cannelton

#2 Cannelton

City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River

Population1,473
Coordinates37.9114400, -86.7444300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Cannelton (-86.74443, 37.91144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Cannelton, IN. The current time in Alaska is 04:12:44, although it is 03:12:44 in Cannelton.

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.