How far is Alaska, IN from Oakland City, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Oakland City, IN is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
106.27 mi
02h 41m
Flight
86.86 mi
139.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.86 mi
Kilometers
139.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.02 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 30, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-29T19:53
Arrive Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Alaska
53.1 mi
01h 20m
To Oakland City
53.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Oakland City.

  1. 1

    Start on Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto N West County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Drunkards Pike

    1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Drunkards Pike

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  7. 7

    Continue on Fletcher Avenue

    1442 ft · 41 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Morgan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 231

  12. 12

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 26 sec · Ellen Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

    2224 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 425 E
44.3 mi · 42%
US Highway 231
21.9 mi · 21%
State Road 67
5.64 mi · 5%
Drunkards Pike
4.88 mi · 5%
North Commercial Street
3.44 mi · 3%
N West County Line Road
2.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 425 E

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 20m from Alaska
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Oakland City?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Alaska and 53.1 miles from Oakland City.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Oakland City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Oakland City. Straight-line distance: 86.86 mi (139.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Oakland City

#2 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Oakland City (-87.34501, 38.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Oakland City, IN. The current time in Alaska is 19:53:16, although it is 18:53:16 in Oakland City.

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.