How far is Alaska, IN from Syracuse, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Syracuse, IN is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
173.98 mi
04h 07m
Flight
143.1 mi
230.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.1 mi
Kilometers
230.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.98 mi
Kilometers
279.99 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Alaska
87 mi
02h 03m
To Syracuse
87 mi
02h 03m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn right

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
46.6 mi · 27%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.7 mi · 19%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 11%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 8%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 5%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 3%
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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
02h 03m from Alaska
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Alaska and 87 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 143.1 mi (230.29 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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

There is no time difference between Alaska and Syracuse. The current time is 00:43:56.

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.