How far is Laurel, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Alaska, IN is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Alaska.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Toner Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Toner Street
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Turn left onto Hensley Road
112 m · 16 sec · Hensley Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1947 ft · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52
48 m · 13 sec · Old US Highway 52
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Turn sharp right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street
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Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 26 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 Laurel 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.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered 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 Laurel to Alaska?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Laurel and 50.1 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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