How far is New Palestine, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from New Palestine, IN to Alaska, IN is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.76 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.76 mi
Kilometers
88.13 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, Apr 29, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Palestine
2026-04-29T09:13
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Apr 29, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Palestine
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From New Palestine
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Alaska
27.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Palestine and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mill Street

    13 m · 7 sec · East Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Depot Street

    127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Palestine and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 35%
I 465 South
14.8 mi · 27%
West Main Street
8.06 mi · 15%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 6%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 2%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 32m from New Palestine
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Palestine and 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 New Palestine to Alaska?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 27.3 miles from New Palestine and 27.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Palestine and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.27 km).

New Palestine

#1 New Palestine

Town of the United States

Population2,656
Coordinates39.7219900, -85.8891500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mill Street (-85.889119, 39.722082)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between New Palestine and Alaska. The current time is 09:13:14.

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.