How far is Blue River, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Alaska, IN is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
98.38 mi
02h 09m
Flight
75.11 mi
120.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.38 mi
Kilometers
158.32 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue River
2026-04-19T14:20
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue River
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
Guthrie
IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Blue River
56 mi
01h 04m
To Alaska
42.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on East Blue River Road

    1292 ft · 1 min · East Blue River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road

    1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Conway Church Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    970 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 160

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 12 sec · Morton Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mulberry Street
38.6 mi · 39%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 5%
South Mount Zion Church Road
3.07 mi · 3%
State Road 160
1.82 mi · 2%
South Jackson Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mulberry Street

Merge slight right

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 04m from Blue River
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue River to Alaska?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Blue River and 42.3 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blue River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Guthrie, 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 Guthrie.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
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: East Blue River Road (-85.939443, 38.530072)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue River and Alaska. The current time is 14:20:10.

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.