How far is Greendale, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Greendale, IN to Alaska, IN is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
130.96 mi
02h 17m
Flight
98.2 mi
158.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.2 mi
Kilometers
158.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.96 mi
Kilometers
210.76 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, May 7, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Greendale
Thu, May 7, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greendale
2026-05-07T01:14
Arrive Alaska
Thu, May 7, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greendale
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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Greendale
64.7 mi
01h 08m
To Alaska
66.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ludlow Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Ludlow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakey Avenue

    1438 ft · 1 min · Oakey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greendale 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
69.6 mi · 53%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 18%
Ridge Avenue
15.2 mi · 12%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 6%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
01h 08m from Greendale
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greendale and Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Greendale and 66.3 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greendale and Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greendale and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 98.2 mi (158.03 km).

Greendale

#1 Greendale

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,339
Coordinates39.1125600, -84.8641200
Altitude161
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: Ludlow Street (-84.86384, 39.112558)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greendale and Alaska. The current time is 01:14:55.

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.