How far is Alaska, IN from Frankton, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Frankton, IN is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
82.59 mi
02h 01m
Flight
69.26 mi
111.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.26 mi
Kilometers
111.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.59 mi
Kilometers
132.92 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 Frankton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Frankton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 PM 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
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Alaska
41.3 mi
01h 00m
To Frankton
41.3 mi
01h 00m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 38 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 800 North

    4 mi · 7 min · 800 North

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Plum Street

    1115 ft · 27 sec · West Plum Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sigler Street

    833 ft · 16 sec · West Sigler Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sigler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.7 mi · 41%
IN-37
23 mi · 28%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 11%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 6%
800 North
4.03 mi · 5%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 00m from Alaska
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Alaska and 41.3 miles from Frankton.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Frankton. Straight-line distance: 69.26 mi (111.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Frankton

#2 Frankton

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates40.2228200, -85.7788700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Frankton (-85.77887, 40.22282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 Frankton. The current time is 12:49:51.

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.