How far is Alaska, IN from Hanover, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Hanover, IN is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.3 mi
02h 53m
Flight
81.55 mi
131.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.55 mi
Kilometers
131.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.3 mi
Kilometers
217.74 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, May 13, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Hanover
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Alaska
67.7 mi
01h 26m
To Hanover
67.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    8.3 mi · 13 min · West McClain Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Cross Street

    675 ft · 36 sec · North Main Cross Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
76.8 mi · 57%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.2 mi · 13%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 6%
West McClain Avenue
8.27 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

76.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 26m from Alaska
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Alaska and 67.7 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 81.55 mi (131.25 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Hanover

#2 Hanover

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates38.7142300, -85.4735700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Hanover (-85.47357, 38.71423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Hanover. The current time is 19:13:13.

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.