How far is Flat Rock, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, IN to Alaska, IN is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.71 mi
01h 15m
Flight
43.84 mi
70.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.84 mi
Kilometers
70.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.02 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 5, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-05-05T00:23
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 5, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Flat Rock
36.3 mi
00h 37m
To Alaska
36.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road 252

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old State Road 252

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

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

    753 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

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

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old State Road 252
31.5 mi · 43%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 26%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 13%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 4%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old State Road 252

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
00h 37m from Flat Rock
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to Alaska?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Flat Rock and 36.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flat Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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 Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 43.84 mi (70.55 km).

Flat Rock

#1 Flat Rock

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota

Population1,728
Coordinates39.3642200, -85.8316500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: CR 252 (-85.831654, 39.364397)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and Alaska. The current time is 00:23:05.

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.