How far is Mitchell, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Mitchell, IN to Alaska, IN is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.09 mi
01h 20m
Flight
51.74 mi
83.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.31 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Mitchell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Mitchell
37.5 mi
00h 40m
To Alaska
23.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28.3 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    22.1 mi · 24 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 Mitchell and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
22.9 mi · 38%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 9%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 2%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Lewisville Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

28.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 40m from Mitchell
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mitchell and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Mitchell and 23.6 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mitchell and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.27 km).

Mitchell

#1 Mitchell

City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population4,269
Coordinates38.7328300, -86.4736000
Altitude208
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: West Main Street (-86.473578, 38.732772)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchell and Alaska. The current time is 08:13:37.

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.