How far is Alaska, IN from Cayuga, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Cayuga, IN is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
72.09 mi
02h 01m
Flight
54.63 mi
87.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.63 mi
Kilometers
87.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.09 mi
Kilometers
116.02 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cayuga
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Cayuga
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Russellville
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Alaska
36 mi
01h 00m
To Cayuga
36.1 mi
01h 00m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  5. 5

    Continue on North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · North Patrick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  7. 7

    Turn right onto S Main St

    1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  10. 10

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street

    1299 ft · 1 min · North Gillespie Street

  13. 13

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

    583 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockville Road

    2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South County Road 125 West

    1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    2447 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 480 North

    941 ft · 19 sec · County Road 480 North

  22. 22

    Continue on East Ferry Street

    1109 ft · 28 sec · East Ferry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1676 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
19.5 mi · 27%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 8%
US Highway 231
5.31 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4%
South Bloomington Street
2.39 mi · 3%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 00m from Alaska
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alaska and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cayuga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Alaska and 36.1 miles from Cayuga.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

22 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

25 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Cayuga. Straight-line distance: 54.63 mi (87.92 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Cayuga

#2 Cayuga

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,095
Coordinates39.9486500, -87.4597400
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Cayuga (-87.45974, 39.94865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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

There is no time difference between Alaska and Cayuga. The current time is 04:10:54.

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.