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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
18.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West State Road 10
3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Continue on West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
61 m · 9 sec · Grove Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alaska and Wheatfield. Straight-line distance: 121.01 mi (194.75 km).
#1 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheatfield
Township in Jasper County, Indiana
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 41.1930900, -87.0555800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatfield (-87.05558, 41.19309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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