How far is Melody Hill, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to Alaska, IN is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.57 mi
02h 20m
Flight
110.35 mi
177.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.35 mi
Kilometers
177.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.57 mi
Kilometers
203.69 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, Jun 10, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Melody Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melody Hill
2026-06-10T14:51
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Jun 10, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melody Hill
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
Plainville
IN

Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America

From Melody Hill
63.2 mi
01h 10m
To Alaska
63.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Rode Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Rode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 29 sec · Memory Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 47 sec · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    58 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Kansas Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas Road

    107 m · 10 sec · Kansas Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 57

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 57

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1615 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Ellen Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  22. 22

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Drunkards Pike

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Drunkards Pike

    1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto N West County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road

  27. 27

    Turn left 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 Melody Hill 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 57
62.7 mi · 50%
State Road 67
5.62 mi · 4%
US Highway 231
5.06 mi · 4%
Drunkards Pike
4.88 mi · 4%
N West County Line Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Oak Hill Road
2.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Road 57

Take the ramp straight

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 10m from Melody Hill
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Melody Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Melody Hill to Alaska?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Melody Hill and 63.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melody Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 110.35 mi (177.59 km).

Melody Hill

#1 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
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: Rode Road (-87.515849, 38.026168)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Melody Hill, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Melody Hill is 14:51:21, although it is 15:51:21 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.