How far is Alaska, IN from Tell City, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Tell City, IN is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Tell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Tell City.
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Start on Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Turn right onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
2371 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 sec
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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 Tell City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Alaska and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Tell City?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Alaska and 72.6 miles from Tell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:06 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.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Tell City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alaska and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchell
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 Mitchell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 105.17 mi (169.25 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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