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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Fruitridge Avenue
2582 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · North Fruitridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue
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Continue on N Fruitridge Aven
129 m · 8 sec · N Fruitridge Aven
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Continue on Blakely Avenue
3072 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue
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Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North 55th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 55th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
1905 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
1757 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St
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Turn left onto State Road 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road
1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road
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Continue on County Road 500 N
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N
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Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West
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Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road
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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.
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
29.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Point.
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Danville, Illinois
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).
#1 North Terre Haute
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 39.5278100, -87.3603000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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