How far is Alaska, IN from Laurel, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Laurel, IN is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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.
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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 29m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Laurel.
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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
23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Continue on West Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
24.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
948 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East 200 South
22 mi · 39 min · East 200 South
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52
48 m · 11 sec · Old US Highway 52
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1883 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Hensley Road
131 m · 20 sec · Hensley Road
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
754 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Laurel.
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.
Southeastern Avenue
Continue straight
24.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Laurel?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Alaska and 48.5 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-85.18635, 39.50088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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