How far is Alaska, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
39.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.95 mi
53.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Mooresville
IN

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

From Alaska
19.6 mi
00h 31m
To Indianapolis
19.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.8 mi · 34 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.8 mi · 73%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 13%
West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 3%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 3%
North Little Point Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Illinois Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

28.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 31m from Alaska
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Alaska and 19.7 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

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 Mooresville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.4 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
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

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

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Indianapolis. The current time is 04:59:46.

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.