How far is Highland, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Highland, IN to Alaska, IN is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Alaska.
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Start on the route
6 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 600 South
27 m · 5 sec · East County Road 600 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 360 East
1717 ft · 1 min · South County Road 360 East
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Turn left
28 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 125 West
1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West
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Continue on Rockville Road
2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on Jacob Street
583 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn right onto North Gillespie Street
145 m · 21 sec · North Gillespie Street
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Continue on North Gillespie Street
822 ft · 41 sec · North Gillespie Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2830 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Bloomington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St
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Turn left onto State Road 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road
1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road
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Continue on County Road 500 N
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N
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Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West
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Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1 mi · 4 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 Highland and Alaska.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
28 mi · 00h 42m
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 Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Alaska?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Highland and 28.4 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 45.97 mi (73.98 km).
#1 Highland
Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 22,283 |
| Coordinates | 39.7944800, -87.3958500 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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