How far is Alaska, IN from Otterbein, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Otterbein, IN is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
108.51 mi
02h 24m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.51 mi
Kilometers
174.63 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Alaska
54.2 mi
01h 12m
To Otterbein
54.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    791 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sagamore Parkway North

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    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 Otterbein.

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 31%
I 65 North
19 mi · 18%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 17%
Sagamore Parkway North
13 mi · 12%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 10%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

32.9 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
01h 12m from Alaska
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Alaska and 54.2 miles from Otterbein.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.89 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Otterbein

#2 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Otterbein. The current time is 00:09:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.