How far is Alaska, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Carmel, IN is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.32 mi
01h 27m
Flight
44.78 mi
72.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.78 mi
Kilometers
72.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.24 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 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 Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Alaska
28.6 mi
00h 43m
To Carmel
28.6 mi
00h 43m

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
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
3 merges, 20 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 37%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 32%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 9%
I 465
3.54 mi · 6%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 3%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

18.2 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 43m from Alaska
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Alaska and 28.6 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miller.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 44.78 mi (72.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 Carmel. The current time is 11:14:14.

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.