How far is Kentland, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Kentland, IN to Alaska, IN is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.47 mi
02h 16m
Flight
99.36 mi
159.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.36 mi
Kilometers
159.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.87 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, May 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Kentland
Sat, May 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentland
2026-05-23T00:14
Arrive Alaska
Sat, May 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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 CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentland
9:30 PM CDT
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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Kentland
68.5 mi
01h 08m
To Alaska
52 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    823 ft · 42 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 231

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentland 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 231
79.2 mi · 66%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 16%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 9%
North 3rd Street
9.06 mi · 8%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 231

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 08m from Kentland
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentland 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 Kentland to Alaska?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Kentland and 52 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 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 Kentland and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentland and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 99.36 mi (159.9 km).

Kentland

#1 Kentland

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates40.7703200, -87.4453000
Altitude208
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: North 3rd Street (-87.445151, 40.770316)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
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.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kentland, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Kentland is 00:14:16, although it is 01:14:16 in Alaska.

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.