How far is North Terre Haute, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.69 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.53 mi
62.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.69 mi
Kilometers
81.57 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Terre Haute
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Terre Haute
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From North Terre Haute
25.5 mi
00h 30m
To Alaska
25.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Fruitridge Avenue

    2582 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · North Fruitridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on N Fruitridge Aven

    129 m · 8 sec · N Fruitridge Aven

  5. 5

    Continue on Blakely Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 55th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 55th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis

    1905 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 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 North Terre Haute 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 58%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 11%
North 55th Street
3.39 mi · 7%
North Fruitridge Avenue
2.56 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2 mi · 4%
Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 30m from North Terre Haute
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Terre Haute to Alaska?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from North Terre Haute and 25.2 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62.01 km).

North Terre Haute

#1 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
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: Fruitridge Avenue (-87.360361, 39.52781)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Terre Haute and Alaska. The current time is 03:22:15.

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.