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

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, IN to Alaska, IN is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.04 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.1 mi
135.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.1 mi
Kilometers
135.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.04 mi
Kilometers
175.48 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, May 13, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Thu, May 14, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-05-13T21:50
Arrive Alaska
Wed, May 13, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming 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
Sugar Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

From Blooming Grove
55.2 mi
01h 02m
To Alaska
53.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stone Church Road

    10 m · 7 sec · Stone Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    756 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 21%
I 74 West
21.8 mi · 20%
East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 15%
West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 15%
Church Street
10.7 mi · 10%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 7%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Creek
01h 02m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Blooming Grove and 53.8 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Creek.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 84.1 mi (135.35 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Stone Church Road (-85.064679, 39.502304)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Alaska. The current time is 21:50:48.

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.