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.
Trip Tools

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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
98.23 mi
02h 22m
Flight
66.41 mi
106.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.23 mi
Kilometers
158.08 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Salem
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Alaska
49.1 mi
01h 11m
To Salem
49.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

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.

  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

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    93 m · 6 sec · Westside Road

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
29.3 mi · 30%
I 69 South
22.3 mi · 23%
State Road 60
21.8 mi · 22%
North Craver Road
2.56 mi · 3%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 11m from Alaska
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Salem. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population6,217
Coordinates38.6056100, -86.1010900
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Salem (-86.10109, 38.60561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Salem. The current time is 21:50:21.

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.