How far is Loogootee, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Loogootee, IN to Alaska, IN is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
72.69 mi
01h 29m
Flight
56.73 mi
91.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.73 mi
Kilometers
91.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.98 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Loogootee
Wed, May 13, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loogootee
2026-05-12T22:05
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loogootee
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Loogootee
44.9 mi
00h 44m
To Alaska
27.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North John F Kennedy Avenue

    16.8 mi · 23 min · North John F Kennedy Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loogootee 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North John F Kennedy Avenue
66.1 mi · 91%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 7%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Lewisville Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

49 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
00h 44m from Loogootee
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loogootee 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 Loogootee to Alaska?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Loogootee and 27.8 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loogootee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loogootee and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 km).

Loogootee

#1 Loogootee

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,661
Coordinates38.6769900, -86.9141700
Altitude164
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: US 231 (-86.914256, 38.676952)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Loogootee and Alaska. The current time is 22:05:41.

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.