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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
1651 ft · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Beam Street
1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Road
684 ft · 25 sec · Wagner Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
121 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Porter. Straight-line distance: 149.96 mi (241.33 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porter
Settlement in Indiana, USA
| Population | 4,840 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.0742000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porter (-87.0742, 41.61559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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