How far is Alaska, IN from Shadeland, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Shadeland, IN is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.32 mi
02h 08m
Flight
64.5 mi
103.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.32 mi
Kilometers
138.92 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shadeland
Sun, May 17, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sun, May 17, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-05-17T10:04
Arrive Shadeland
Sun, May 17, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Jamestown
IN

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

From Alaska
43.2 mi
01h 04m
To Shadeland
43.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia

    1410 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 39: Belleville

    112 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39

  16. 16

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  18. 18

    Continue on South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Urban Street

    2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 100 W

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    813 ft · 21 sec · County Road 50 West

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Peoria

    1005 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville

    1215 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Base Line Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Base Line Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  32. 32

    Continue on Base Line Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Base Line Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
23.9 mi · 28%
Base Line Road
17.3 mi · 20%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8.07 mi · 9%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 6%
County Road 100 W
4.74 mi · 5%
South State Road 39
4.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 04m from Alaska
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Alaska and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shadeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Alaska and 43.2 miles from Shadeland.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Alaska and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shadeland.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

29 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Shadeland. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.81 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shadeland

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,784
Coordinates40.3736500, -86.9489000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Shadeland (-86.9489, 40.37365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Shadeland. The current time is 10:04:06.

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.