How far is Alaska, IN from Mitchell, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Mitchell, IN is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
74.84 mi
01h 48m
Flight
51.74 mi
83.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-23T09:54
Arrive Mitchell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Alaska
37.5 mi
00h 54m
To Mitchell
37.4 mi
00h 54m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2371 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    28.6 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
28.6 mi · 38%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 30%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 3%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 2%
Morton Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

28.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 54m from Alaska
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alaska and Sunny near Mitchell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Alaska and 37.4 miles from Mitchell.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Sunny near Mitchell.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bloomington, 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 Bloomington.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.27 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Mitchell

#2 Mitchell

City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population4,269
Coordinates38.7328300, -86.4736000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Mitchell (-86.4736, 38.73283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Mitchell. The current time is 09:54:46.

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.