How far is Evansville, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Alaska, IN is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
135.55 mi
02h 27m
Flight
114.49 mi
184.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.49 mi
Kilometers
184.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.55 mi
Kilometers
218.14 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T17:53
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
Plainville
IN

Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
67 mi
01h 13m
To Alaska
68.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1615 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  15. 15

    Continue on Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Ellen Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  21. 21

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Drunkards Pike

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Drunkards Pike

    1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto N West County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
67.1 mi · 50%
State Road 67
5.62 mi · 4%
US Highway 231
5.06 mi · 4%
Drunkards Pike
4.88 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
N West County Line Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 13m from Evansville
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Evansville and 68.5 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 114.49 mi (184.25 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
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: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:53:31, although it is 18:53:31 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.