How far is Alaska, IN from Ogden Dunes, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.53 mi
03h 49m
Flight
151.5 mi
243.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.53 mi
Kilometers
301.8 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogden Dunes
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Ogden Dunes
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Alaska
93.8 mi
01h 54m
To Ogden Dunes
93.8 mi
01h 54m

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
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Ogden Dunes.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Melton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Melton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Dunes Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Dunes Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    2417 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 64%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 10%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 3%
East Dunes Highway
4.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 54m from Alaska
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden Dunes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Ogden Dunes?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Alaska and 93.8 miles from Ogden Dunes.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden Dunes.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Ogden Dunes. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.82 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Ogden Dunes

#2 Ogden Dunes

Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Population1,083
Coordinates41.6228100, -87.1917000
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Ogden Dunes (-87.1917, 41.62281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Ogden Dunes, IN. The current time in Alaska is 09:21:27, although it is 08:21:27 in Ogden Dunes.

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.