How far is Clarksville, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IN to Alaska, IN is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
145.25 mi
02h 22m
Flight
93.93 mi
151.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.93 mi
Kilometers
151.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.25 mi
Kilometers
233.76 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, May 2, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, May 2, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-02T10:01
Arrive Alaska
Sat, May 2, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Clarksville
72.5 mi
01h 11m
To Alaska
72.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1236 ft · 46 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

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

    2.8 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 Clarksville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Boulevard
104 mi · 71%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 13%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 6%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eastern Boulevard

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 11m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Areas Of Frost 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 Clarksville to Alaska?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Clarksville and 72.7 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 93.93 mi (151.16 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
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 Brooks Avenue (-85.759947, 38.296725)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Alaska. The current time is 10:01:50.

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.