How far is Alaska, IN from Howard, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Howard, IN is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Howard.
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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
2830 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street
1299 ft · 1 min · North Gillespie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacob Street
583 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street
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Continue on Rockville Road
2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on South County Road 125 West
1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West
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Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left
18.9 mi · 28 min
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Turn right
2312 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1354 ft · 37 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Bdale Road
2063 ft · 56 sec · Bdale Road
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Continue on Strawberry Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Strawberry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
1878 ft · 54 sec · Strawberry Road
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Turn right onto 10 0'Clock Road
885 ft · 24 sec · 10 0'Clock Road
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Continue on 10 O'Clock Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · 10 O'Clock Road
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Turn straight onto Tow Path Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Tow Path Road
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Continue on Tow Path Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Tow Path Road
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Continue on Tow Path Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Tow Path Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 1025N
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 1025N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1025N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Howard.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Alaska and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Howard?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Alaska and 32 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Howard. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.02 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-87.37557, 39.91615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.68 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
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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