How far is Alaska, IN from Needham, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Needham, IN is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
56.78 mi
01h 26m
Flight
35.97 mi
57.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.97 mi
Kilometers
57.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.78 mi
Kilometers
91.38 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Needham
Sun, May 3, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sun, May 3, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-03T04:35
Arrive Needham
Sun, May 3, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Alaska
28.4 mi
00h 43m
To Needham
28.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Whiteland

    1387 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whiteland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Whiteland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Whiteland Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Whiteland Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 700 East

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 700 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 350 N

    13 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.2 mi · 30%
I 65 South
11.3 mi · 20%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 15%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 9%
Whiteland Road
3.83 mi · 7%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

17.2 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 43m from Alaska
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Alaska and Areas Of Frost near Needham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Alaska and 28.4 miles from Needham.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Alaska and Areas Of Frost near Needham.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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 Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Needham. Straight-line distance: 35.97 mi (57.89 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 Needham

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

Population7,221
Coordinates39.5300500, -85.9710900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Needham (-85.97109, 39.53005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.54 $15.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.51 $17.01
Premium $4.65 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $5.30 $10.61 $21.22

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Needham. The current time is 04:35:35.

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.