How far is Alaska, IN from Knox, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Knox, IN is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Knox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Knox.
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Start on Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
1651 ft · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West 86th Street
2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Zionsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Michigan Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue straight
39.7 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto East John Street
1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Knox.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Logansport Bypass Road
Continue straight
39.7 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Knox?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Alaska and 73.6 miles from Knox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Knox, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Stop Ideas Near Michigantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Michigantown.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Knox. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958800, -86.6250100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
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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