How far is Alaska, IN from Farmersburg, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Farmersburg, IN is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.98 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.42 mi
68.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.42 mi
Kilometers
68.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.98 mi
Kilometers
93.31 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-19T17:20
Arrive Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Alaska
29 mi
00h 42m
To Farmersburg
29 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Sawmill Road

    2006 ft · 2 min · West Sawmill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    45 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 50%
US 40 East
9.85 mi · 17%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 10%
South Main Street
2.17 mi · 4%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
County Road 500 N
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

29 mi · 00h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 42m from Alaska
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Alaska and 29 miles from Farmersburg.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Farmersburg. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Farmersburg

#2 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Farmersburg (-87.38196, 39.24865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Farmersburg. The current time is 17:20:01.

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.