How far is Needham, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Needham, IN to Alaska, IN is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Needham and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham and Alaska.
-
1
Start on East 350 N
13 m · 7 sec · East 350 N
-
2
Turn left onto North 700 E
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 700 E
-
3
Turn left onto Whiteland Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Whiteland Road
-
4
Continue on Whiteland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Whiteland Road
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2253 ft · 55 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
-
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
Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
2107 ft · 52 sec
-
9
Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
-
10
Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1767 ft · 43 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.8 mi · 5 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
1525 ft · 36 sec
-
16
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
18
Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
19
Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
-
20
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
-
21
Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
-
22
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
-
23
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Needham and Alaska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Needham and Areas Of Frost near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Needham to Alaska?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Needham and 28.8 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Needham and Areas Of Frost near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Woodruff Place Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Needham and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 35.97 mi (57.89 km).
#1 Needham
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 7,221 |
| Coordinates | 39.5300500, -85.9710900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.