How far is Alaska, IN from New Pekin, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.32 mi
02h 37m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.32 mi
Kilometers
172.72 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-15T04:13
Arrive New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Guthrie
IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Alaska
53.7 mi
01h 18m
To New Pekin
53.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and New Pekin.

  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

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Old State Road 60

    2936 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass

    48 m · 3 sec · State Road 60

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
29.3 mi · 27%
State Road 60
28.4 mi · 26%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 21%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 2%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 2%
South Jackson Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

29.3 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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 18m from Alaska
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to New Pekin?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Alaska and 53.7 miles from New Pekin.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
New Pekin

#2 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and New Pekin. The current time is 04:13:32.

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.