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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.35 mi
03h 42m
Flight
126.14 mi
203 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.14 mi
Kilometers
203 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.35 mi
Kilometers
237.14 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Fri, Apr 24, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Fri, Apr 24, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-23T22:48
Arrive Knox
Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Michigantown
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Alaska
73.7 mi
01h 51m
To Knox
73.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street

    118 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 86th Street

    2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Zionsville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Michigan Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    39.7 mi · 1 hr

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 33%
Logansport Bypass Road
43.5 mi · 29%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 12%
I 465 North
13.8 mi · 9%
South Michigan Road
6.31 mi · 4%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigantown
01h 51m from Alaska
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Michigantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Kempton Town Hall Community Center

Kempton , IN
Kempton, IN 46049
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

53 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Knox. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Alaska is 22:48:06, although it is 21:48:06 in Knox.

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.