How far is Lexington, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Lexington, IN to Alaska, IN is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.86 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.53 mi
126.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.53 mi
Kilometers
126.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.86 mi
Kilometers
173.58 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:30 PM EDT
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lexington
64 mi
01h 05m
To Alaska
43.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1701 ft · 34 sec · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 203

    3.1 mi · 6 min · State Road 203

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.8 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 Lexington 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 203
79.5 mi · 74%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 18%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 9%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 3%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 203

Merge slight left

76.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 05m from Lexington
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Lexington and 43.9 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 78.53 mi (126.38 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
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: East Main Street (-85.62529, 38.652339)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Alaska. The current time is 10:20:12.

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.