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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on East Blue River Road
1292 ft · 1 min · East Blue River Road
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Turn left onto South Mount Zion Church Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road
1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road
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Turn right onto South Conway Church Road
1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
970 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 160
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road
153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right
21.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
2253 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
647 ft · 12 sec · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guthrie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.87 km).
#1 Blue River
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.5300600, -85.9394200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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