How far is Alaska, IN from Shelbyville, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Shelbyville, IN is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
64.8 mi
01h 30m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.8 mi
Kilometers
104.29 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-18T01:35
Arrive Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Alaska
32.4 mi
00h 45m
To Shelbyville
32.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway

    2951 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville

    633 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    943 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Riley Highway

    3086 ft · 54 sec · North Riley Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Riley Highway

    3103 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

    544 ft · 9 sec · North Riley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Harrison Street

    1990 ft · 36 sec · North Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    122 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street

    890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 36%
Southeastern Avenue
20.7 mi · 32%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 12%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 8%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 3%
North Riley Highway
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 45m from Alaska
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Alaska and 32.4 miles from Shelbyville.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Shelbyville

#2 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population19,508
Coordinates39.5214400, -85.7769200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Shelbyville (-85.77692, 39.52144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and Shelbyville. The current time is 01:35:52.

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.