How far is Alaska, IN from Salem, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Salem, IN is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Salem.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Turn right onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
2371 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
29.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto State Road 60
21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road
93 m · 6 sec · Westside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
29.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Salem?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Alaska and 49.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Salem. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.88 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.6056100, -86.1010900 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-86.10109, 38.60561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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