How far is Johnson, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Johnson, IN to Alaska, IN is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Alaska.
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Start on West Creek 970
142 m · 25 sec · West Creek 970
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 165
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 165
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Continue on West Brumitt Street
1429 ft · 34 sec · West Brumitt Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1899 ft · 38 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on State Road 65
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Road 65
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1213 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
1757 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 4 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 Johnson and Alaska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Mostly Cloudy near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Alaska?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Johnson and 52.1 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Mostly Cloudy near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 101.58 mi (163.47 km).
#1 Johnson
City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 196 |
| Coordinates | 38.2778200, -87.7458600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $28.53 | $57.05 |
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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