How far is Alaska, IN from Greencastle, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Greencastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Greencastle.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
1505 ft · 29 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Street
50 m · 7 sec · North Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Greencastle.
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.
State Road 42
Turn right onto State Road 42
5.54 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greencastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Greencastle?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Alaska and 10.7 miles from Greencastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greencastle.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 16.92 mi (27.23 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greencastle
City in Indiana
| Population | 10,338 |
| Coordinates | 39.6444900, -86.8647300 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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