How far is Alaska, IN from Sparta, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Sparta, IN is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
122.57 mi
02h 40m
Flight
89.01 mi
143.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.01 mi
Kilometers
143.24 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.57 mi
Kilometers
197.26 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Marion
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Alaska
61.2 mi
01h 20m
To Sparta
61.3 mi
01h 20m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Indian Trail

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Indian Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left

    57 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeastern Avenue
63.6 mi · 52%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 19%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 4%
West Indian Trail
5.16 mi · 4%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeastern Avenue

Continue straight

61.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 20m from Alaska
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alaska and Sunny near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Alaska and 61.3 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Sunny near Sparta.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

40 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

54 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

110 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 89.01 mi (143.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

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

Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Population2,992
Coordinates39.1053300, -85.0452300
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Sparta (-85.04523, 39.10533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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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There is no time difference between Alaska and Sparta. The current time is 00:08:47.

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.