How far is Oakland City, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Oakland City, IN to Alaska, IN is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.42 mi
01h 59m
Flight
86.86 mi
139.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.86 mi
Kilometers
139.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.42 mi
Kilometers
171.26 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, Apr 29, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland City
2026-04-29T18:56
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Apr 29, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Oakland City
53.1 mi
00h 59m
To Alaska
53.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
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 Oakland City and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1881 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Morton Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Morton Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1615 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Ellen Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Drunkards Pike

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Drunkards Pike

    1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto N West County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland City and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morton Street
45.4 mi · 43%
State Road 67
5.62 mi · 5%
US Highway 231
5.06 mi · 5%
Drunkards Pike
4.88 mi · 5%
N West County Line Road
2.73 mi · 3%
County Road 425 E
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Morton Street

Merge slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
00h 59m from Oakland City
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oakland City 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 Oakland City to Alaska?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Oakland City and 53.3 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oakland City and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland City and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 86.86 mi (139.79 km).

Oakland City

#1 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
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: North Main Street (-87.345257, 38.338751)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oakland City, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Oakland City is 18:56:02, although it is 19:56:02 in Alaska.

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.