How far is Alaska, IN from Porter, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Porter, IN is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
191.23 mi
03h 52m
Flight
149.96 mi
241.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.96 mi
Kilometers
241.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.23 mi
Kilometers
307.76 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Tue, May 5, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Tue, May 5, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Porter
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 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
9:14 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Alaska
95.6 mi
01h 56m
To Porter
95.6 mi
01h 56m

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
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Beam Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wagner Road

    684 ft · 25 sec · Wagner Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 62%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 9%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
9.62 mi · 5%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 56m from Alaska
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Alaska and 95.6 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Porter, 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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Porter.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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 Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.8 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 4.8 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 4.8 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 Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Porter. Straight-line distance: 149.96 mi (241.33 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Porter

#2 Porter

Settlement in Indiana, USA

Population4,840
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.0742000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Porter (-87.0742, 41.61559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Porter, IN. The current time in Alaska is 00:34:57, although it is 23:34:57 in Porter.

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.