How far is Alaska, IN from Saluda, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Saluda, IN is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Saluda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Saluda.
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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
17.2 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue
8.3 mi · 13 min · West McClain Avenue
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto State Road 62
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Road 62
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Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · West New Bethel Road
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.1 km · 3 min · West Prospect Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Prospect Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Saluda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Sunny near Saluda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Saluda?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Alaska and 69.2 miles from Saluda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Sunny near Saluda.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Saluda. Straight-line distance: 84 mi (135.19 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saluda
Township in Jefferson County, Indiana
| Population | 1,374 |
| Coordinates | 38.6506200, -85.4849600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saluda (-85.48496, 38.65062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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