How far is Farmersburg, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Farmersburg, IN to Alaska, IN is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
56.83 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.42 mi
68.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.42 mi
Kilometers
68.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.83 mi
Kilometers
91.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmersburg
2026-04-19T15:42
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmersburg
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Farmersburg
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Alaska
28.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Farmersburg and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    45 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sawmill Road

    1915 ft · 1 min · West Sawmill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  13. 13

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

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmersburg 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 52%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 10%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 10%
North Main Street
2 mi · 4%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
County Road 500 N
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 30m from Farmersburg
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Farmersburg 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 Farmersburg to Alaska?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Farmersburg and 28.2 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmersburg and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 km).

Farmersburg

#1 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
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: 3rd Street (-87.381932, 39.24865)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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

There is no time difference between Farmersburg and Alaska. The current time is 15:42:27.

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.