How far is Cayuga, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Cayuga, IN to Alaska, IN is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
70.5 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.63 mi
87.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.63 mi
Kilometers
87.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.5 mi
Kilometers
113.46 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Cayuga
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayuga
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cayuga
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
Russellville
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Cayuga
36.1 mi
00h 43m
To Alaska
34.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 22 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 Cayuga and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Logan Street

    1380 ft · 1 min · South Logan Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ferry Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · East Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 480 North

    855 ft · 19 sec · County Road 480 North

  5. 5

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3008 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    29 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South County Road 125 West

    1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockville Road

    2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Jacob Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Gillespie Street

    145 m · 21 sec · North Gillespie Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Gillespie Street

    822 ft · 41 sec · North Gillespie Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  24. 24

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayuga 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 8%
US Highway 231
5.31 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.8 mi · 4%
South Bloomington Street
2.39 mi · 3%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
County Road 500 N
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29 mi · 00h 43m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 43m from Cayuga
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cayuga and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Cayuga and 34.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cayuga and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

22 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

25 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayuga and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 54.63 mi (87.92 km).

Cayuga

#1 Cayuga

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,095
Coordinates39.9486500, -87.4597400
Altitude155
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: (-87.459737, 39.948462)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 Cayuga and Alaska. The current time is 04:05:30.

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.