How far is North Madison, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from North Madison, IN to Alaska, IN is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
102.02 mi
02h 17m
Flight
82.51 mi
132.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.51 mi
Kilometers
132.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.02 mi
Kilometers
164.19 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, Jun 10, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in North Madison
Wed, Jun 10, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Madison
2026-06-10T15:04
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Jun 10, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Madison
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From North Madison
62.1 mi
01h 08m
To Alaska
39.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Madison and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Cragmont Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Cragmont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Clifty Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lanier Drive

    19.1 mi · 28 min · Lanier Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Roads 3 & 7

    2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    17.8 mi · 27 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Madison 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
37.5 mi · 37%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 19%
Lanier Drive
19.1 mi · 19%
South State Street
17.8 mi · 17%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 9%
State Street
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 08m from North Madison
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Madison to Alaska?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from North Madison and 39.8 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Madison and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 82.51 mi (132.79 km).

North Madison

#1 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
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: Cragmont Street (-85.39668, 38.76784)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between North Madison and Alaska. The current time is 15:04:40.

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.