How far is French Lick, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from French Lick, IN to Alaska, IN is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Lick and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Lick and Alaska.
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Start on West College Street
123 m · 19 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Wells Avenue
549 ft · 13 sec · Wells Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street
657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
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Merge slight right
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
2253 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between French Lick and Alaska.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Gospel Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving French Lick and Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from French Lick to Alaska?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from French Lick and 35.4 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around French Lick and Sunny near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Lick and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 63.67 mi (102.47 km).
#1 French Lick
Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -86.6199900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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