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

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to South Whitley, IN is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.46 mi
03h 22m
Flight
123.68 mi
199.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.46 mi
Kilometers
234.1 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-17T05:12
Arrive South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Alaska
72.8 mi
01h 41m
To South Whitley
72.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 38 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Marion Road

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  29. 29

    Turn right

    591 ft · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
46.6 mi · 32%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.7 mi · 23%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 13%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 10%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 6%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
01h 41m from Alaska
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alaska and Partly Sunny near South Whitley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Alaska and 72.7 miles from South Whitley.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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 Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall
Fishers Police Department
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Fishers Police Department

Fishers , IN
4 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.0/5 49 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and South Whitley. Straight-line distance: 123.68 mi (199.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

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

#2 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: South Whitley (-85.62804, 41.08477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alaska and South Whitley. The current time is 05:12:29.

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.