How far is Alaska, IN from Middlebury, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Middlebury, IN is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.27 mi
01h 11m
Flight
29.21 mi
47.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.86 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-18T03:35
Arrive Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Harmony
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Alaska
22.6 mi
00h 35m
To Middlebury
22.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  5. 5

    Continue on North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · North Patrick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  7. 7

    Turn right onto S Main St

    1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil

    1788 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 59

    12.7 mi · 18 min · State Route 59

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    693 ft · 18 sec · West 8th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2199 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Martz Market Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · West Martz Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martz Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.9 mi · 40%
State Route 59
12.7 mi · 28%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.17 mi · 5%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 3%
County Road 500 N
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

17.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 35m from Alaska
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Alaska and 22.7 miles from Middlebury.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harmony, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

79 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

85 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Middlebury

#2 Middlebury

Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,608
Coordinates39.2642100, -87.1189000
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Middlebury (-87.1189, 39.26421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Middlebury. The current time is 03:35:17.

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.