How far is Monticello, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Monticello, IN to Alaska, IN is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.83 mi
02h 07m
Flight
88.33 mi
142.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.33 mi
Kilometers
142.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.53 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-15T08:31
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Ulen
IN

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

From Monticello
59.8 mi
01h 03m
To Alaska
48 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street East

    87 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    9 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street West

    133 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
61.9 mi · 57%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 18%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 10%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 9%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 3%
West Broadway Street
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

Merge slight left

48.6 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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
01h 03m from Monticello
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Partly Cloudy near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Monticello and 48 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Partly Cloudy near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 88.33 mi (142.16 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
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: North Railroad Street East (-86.764672, 40.745321)
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
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Alaska. The current time is 08:31:09.

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.