How far is Hanover, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Hanover, IN to Alaska, IN is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.44 mi
02h 15m
Flight
81.55 mi
131.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.55 mi
Kilometers
131.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.44 mi
Kilometers
182.57 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-05-12T18:36
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
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 Hanover
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hanover
67.9 mi
01h 07m
To Alaska
45.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    7 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Cross Street

    675 ft · 36 sec · North Main Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lagrange Road

    10 mi · 15 min · West Lagrange Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

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

    753 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

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

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lagrange Road
90.8 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 17%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 8%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

76.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 07m from Hanover
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanover and Chance 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 Hanover to Alaska?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Hanover and 45.5 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 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 Hanover and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 81.55 mi (131.25 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates38.7142300, -85.4735700
Altitude239
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 Street (-85.473572, 38.714207)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Alaska. The current time is 18:36:19.

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.