How far is Brookston, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Alaska, IN is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
94.2 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.16 mi
127.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.16 mi
Kilometers
127.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.2 mi
Kilometers
151.6 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Brookston
52.1 mi
00h 54m
To Alaska
42.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Brookston and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookston and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookston 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
61.9 mi · 66%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 20%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 11%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 54m from Brookston
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookston and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookston to Alaska?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Brookston and 42.1 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookston and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 79.16 mi (127.39 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
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: South Railroad Street (-86.867283, 40.602808)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 Brookston and Alaska. The current time is 00:45:03.

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.