How far is Alaska, IN from Fort Branch, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Fort Branch, IN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Fort Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Fort Branch.
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Start on Lewisville Road
1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road
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Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West
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Turn left onto County Road 500 N
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N
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Continue on North Patrick Road
1289 ft · 28 sec · North Patrick Road
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Turn right onto State Road 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42
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Turn right onto S Main St
1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
32.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 168
1297 ft · 26 sec · State Road 168
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Continue on East Park Street
2352 ft · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
635 ft · 28 sec · North West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Fort Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40 East
Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Fort Branch?
The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Alaska and 66.1 miles from Fort Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Fort Branch, 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 Fort Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Fort Branch. Straight-line distance: 98.24 mi (158.11 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Branch
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.2511600, -87.5811300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Branch (-87.58113, 38.25116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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