How far is Alaska, IN from Tri-Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Tri-Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Tri-Lakes.
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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
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
1651 ft · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
31.3 mi · 38 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street
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Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Marion Road
20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road
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Take the exit slight right
1606 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto North Mishler Road
788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road
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Continue on North 100 West
17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West
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Continue on River Street
1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Nort Main Street
5 mi · 8 min · Nort Main Street
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Turn right onto East 500 North
1.5 km · 2 min · East 500 North
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Turn slight left
145 m · 13 sec
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Continue on North Old 102
1783 ft · 49 sec · North Old 102
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Continue on East South Center Street
838 ft · 24 sec · East South Center Street
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Turn left onto North Old 102
920 ft · 27 sec · North Old 102
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Turn right onto Hall Street
67 m · 15 sec · Hall Street
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Turn left onto East Beech Avenue
593 ft · 26 sec · East Beech Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Beech Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alaska and Tri-Lakes.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Tri-Lakes?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 79.2 miles from Alaska and 79.2 miles from Tri-Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
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 Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Tri-Lakes. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tri-Lakes
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.2458800, -85.4419200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-Lakes (-85.44192, 41.24588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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