How far is Crown Point, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Crown Point, IN to Alaska, IN is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.69 mi
02h 48m
Flight
139.78 mi
224.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.78 mi
Kilometers
224.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.39 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Fri, Apr 24, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Crown Point
Fri, Apr 24, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crown Point
2026-04-24T07:18
Arrive Alaska
Fri, Apr 24, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crown Point
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Crown Point
84.3 mi
01h 24m
To Alaska
74.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    14 m · 6 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Joliet Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    2547 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crown Point 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 78%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 12%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 7%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
West Joliet Street
2.67 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 24m from Crown Point
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crown Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crown Point to Alaska?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Crown Point and 74.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crown Point and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crown Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crown Point and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 139.78 mi (224.96 km).

Crown Point

#1 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
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 Court Street (-87.365465, 41.416981)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crown Point, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Crown Point is 07:18:33, although it is 08:18:33 in Alaska.

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.