How far is Ferdinand, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Ferdinand, IN to Alaska, IN is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
106.19 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.93 mi
139.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.19 mi
Kilometers
170.9 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ferdinand
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferdinand
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferdinand
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Ferdinand
61.8 mi
01h 08m
To Alaska
44.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Ferdinand and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    595 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferdinand 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
66.2 mi · 62%
Newton Street
20.6 mi · 19%
Main Street
10.3 mi · 10%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 5%
East 3rd Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

49 mi · 00h 53m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 08m from Ferdinand
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ferdinand and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Ferdinand and 44.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ferdinand and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferdinand and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 km).

Ferdinand

#1 Ferdinand

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,253
Coordinates38.2239400, -86.8622200
Altitude164
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: Main St (-86.862124, 38.223924)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 Ferdinand and Alaska. The current time is 03:22:04.

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.