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

The driving distance from New Pekin, IN to Alaska, IN is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
94.7 mi
02h 00m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.7 mi
Kilometers
152.4 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in New Pekin
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Pekin
2026-05-12T21:53
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Pekin
9:30 PM EDT
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
Guthrie
IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

From New Pekin
53.7 mi
01h 00m
To Alaska
41 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass

    44 m · 3 sec · Old State Road 60

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Old State Road 60

    2944 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  27. 27

    Turn right 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 New Pekin 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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mulberry Street
38.6 mi · 41%
State Road 60
6.56 mi · 7%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 5%
South Jackson Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mulberry Street

Merge slight right

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 00m from New Pekin
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Pekin and Chance 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 Pekin to Alaska?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from New Pekin and 41 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Pekin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Pekin and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

New Pekin

#1 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
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: State Road 60 (-86.016917, 38.505061)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Pekin and Alaska. The current time is 21:53:04.

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.