How far is Alaska, IN from South Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to South Haven, IN is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.99 mi
03h 51m
Flight
145.49 mi
234.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.49 mi
Kilometers
234.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.99 mi
Kilometers
299.33 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Alaska
93 mi
01h 55m
To South Haven
93 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and South Haven.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University

    548 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · US Route 30

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 475 West

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130

    1460 ft · 30 sec · State Road 130

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 450 West

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 450 West

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 700 North

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 700 North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fremont Road

    2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
111 mi · 60%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 10%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 3%
East 81st Avenue
5.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 55m from Alaska
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alaska and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alaska to South Haven?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Alaska and 93 miles from South Haven.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and South Haven, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 145.49 mi (234.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
South Haven

#2 South Haven

Town in Michigan, USA

Population5,282
Coordinates41.5419800, -87.1372600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: South Haven (-87.13726, 41.54198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and South Haven, IN. The current time in Alaska is 05:41:56, although it is 04:41:56 in South Haven.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.