How far is Alaska, IN from Skelton, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Skelton, IN is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
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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 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Skelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Skelton.
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Start on Lewisville Road
1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road
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Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West
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Turn left onto County Road 500 N
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N
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Continue on North Patrick Road
1289 ft · 28 sec · North Patrick Road
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Turn right onto State Road 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42
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Turn right onto S Main St
1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1724 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto County Road 965
790 ft · 35 sec · County Road 965
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Continue on County Road 250 North
2.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 250 North
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 3 min
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Turn slight left
1.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Skelton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40 East
Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Skelton?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Alaska and 68.7 miles from Skelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Skelton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alaska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Skelton. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.66 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skelton
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.3414300, -87.7817000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skelton (-87.7817, 38.34143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
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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