How far is Alaska, IN from Union, IN?
The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Union, IN is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alaska and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska and Union.
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Start on Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn right onto N West County Line Road
2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road
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Turn right onto Drunkards Pike
1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike
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Continue on Drunkards Pike
4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike
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Turn right onto State Road 67
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67
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Turn left onto US Highway 231
5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Fletcher Avenue
1442 ft · 41 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Turn right onto East Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Morgan Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Main Street
1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on North Commercial Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn slight left
16.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Ellen Street
1299 ft · 26 sec · Ellen Street
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Continue on County Road 425 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56, SR 61: Petersburg, Jasper
1893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2704 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto West Pike Avenue
6.6 mi · 12 min · West Pike Avenue
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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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 Union.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 425 E
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Union?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Alaska and 50.7 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alaska and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
Evansville, IN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Union. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.12 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,160 |
| Coordinates | 38.4653300, -87.4347400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-87.43474, 38.46533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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