How far is Beech Grove, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Alaska, IN is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.61 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.12 mi
54.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.12 mi
Kilometers
54.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.61 mi
Kilometers
70.19 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beech Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mooresville
IN

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

From Beech Grove
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Alaska
22.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    672 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Albany Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Churchman Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Churchman Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Churchman Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Churchman Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Raymond Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · East Raymond Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 54%
East Raymond Street
5.22 mi · 12%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.45 mi · 3%
Churchman Avenue
1.37 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 2%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 25m from Beech Grove
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beech Grove and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Alaska?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Beech Grove and 22.7 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beech Grove and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

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 Mooresville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mooresville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beech Grove and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beech Grove and Alaska. The current time is 05:20:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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