How far is Lake Station, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Alaska, IN is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Station and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Station and Alaska.
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Start on Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West
3057 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
1525 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 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 Lake Station 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Station 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 Lake Station to Alaska?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Lake Station and 81.8 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Station and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Station and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Station and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 148.77 mi (239.42 km).
#1 Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,850 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750400, -87.2389200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
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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