How far is Alaska, IN from Dyer, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Dyer, IN is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.96 mi
03h 44m
Flight
147.29 mi
237.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.29 mi
Kilometers
237.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.96 mi
Kilometers
292.84 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Sat, May 2, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Sat, May 2, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-02T07:00
Arrive Dyer
Sat, May 2, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 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
9:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Alaska
91 mi
01h 52m
To Dyer
91 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lincoln Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
111 mi · 61%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 10%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Highway
4.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 52m from Alaska
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Alaska and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Alaska and 91 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Alaska and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 147.29 mi (237.04 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Dyer

#2 Dyer

Town in Indiana

Population15,955
Coordinates41.4942000, -87.5217100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Dyer (-87.52171, 41.4942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Dyer, IN. The current time in Alaska is 07:00:41, although it is 06:00:41 in Dyer.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.