How far is Knox, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Alaska, IN is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
149.11 mi
02h 55m
Flight
126.14 mi
203 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.14 mi
Kilometers
203 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.11 mi
Kilometers
239.97 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Fri, Apr 24, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Knox
Fri, Apr 24, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-04-23T20:10
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
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
Michigantown
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Knox
74.4 mi
01h 27m
To Alaska
74.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · West John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  5. 5

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  6. 6

    Continue on South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 29%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 13%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 8%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 7%
South 400 E
3.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

30.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigantown
01h 27m from Knox
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Knox and 74.6 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knox and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knox and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Michigantown

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

53 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
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: (-86.624955, 41.29588)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 · Apr 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knox, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Knox is 20:10:58, although it is 21:10:58 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.