How far is Alaska, IN from Wheatfield, IN?

The driving distance from Alaska, IN to Wheatfield, IN is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.54 mi
03h 21m
Flight
121.01 mi
194.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.01 mi
Kilometers
194.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.54 mi
Kilometers
261.58 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatfield
Sun, Jun 7, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Alaska
Sun, Jun 7, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alaska
2026-06-07T04:37
Arrive Wheatfield
Sun, Jun 7, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Alaska
81.3 mi
01h 40m
To Wheatfield
81.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  23. 23

    Continue on West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2105 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Grove Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 54%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 11%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
5.26 mi · 3%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 40m from Alaska
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Alaska and 81.3 miles from Wheatfield.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alaska and Wheatfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alaska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Wheatfield. Straight-line distance: 121.01 mi (194.75 km).

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#1 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Wheatfield

#2 Wheatfield

Township in Jasper County, Indiana

Population880
Coordinates41.1930900, -87.0555800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)
End: Wheatfield (-87.05558, 41.19309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 · Jun 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alaska, IN and Wheatfield, IN. The current time in Alaska is 04:37:13, although it is 03:37:13 in Wheatfield.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.