How far is Buck Creek, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Buck Creek, IN to Alaska, IN is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
88.88 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.59 mi
113.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.88 mi
Kilometers
143.04 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, May 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Buck Creek
Sun, May 17, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buck Creek
2026-05-17T09:12
Arrive Alaska
Sun, May 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buck Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Buck Creek
49.4 mi
00h 51m
To Alaska
39.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buck Creek and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buck Creek and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 450 North

    1540 ft · 42 sec · East 450 North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 45 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 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 Buck Creek 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
51.6 mi · 58%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 22%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 12%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
4.53 mi · 5%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
00h 51m from Buck Creek
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buck Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buck Creek to Alaska?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Buck Creek and 39.5 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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 Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.5 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buck Creek and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.6 km).

Buck Creek

#1 Buck Creek

Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Population9,362
Coordinates40.4878100, -86.7614000
Altitude201
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: Railroad Street (-86.761426, 40.487845)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buck Creek and Alaska. The current time is 09:12:08.

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.