How far is Alaska, IN from Palmyra, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Palmyra, IN is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
109.8 mi
02h 30m
Flight
78.77 mi
126.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.77 mi
Kilometers
126.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.71 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Tue, May 5, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-05T15:16
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
54.9 mi
01h 15m
To Palmyra
54.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    12.1 mi · 14 min · West US Highway 150

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Greene Street Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · Greene Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greene Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 38%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 20%
West US Highway 150
12.1 mi · 11%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 9%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 2%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

41.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 15m from Alaska
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 54.9 miles from Alaska and 54.9 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 78.77 mi (126.77 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Palmyra

#2 Palmyra

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates38.4078400, -86.1099700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Palmyra (-86.10997, 38.40784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Palmyra. The current time is 15:16:27.

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.