How far is Olive, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Olive, IN to Alaska, IN is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive and Alaska.
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Start on Smilax Road
3041 ft · 2 min · Smilax Road
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Turn right onto East Michigan Street
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Street
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Continue on Lincolnway West
811 ft · 13 sec · Lincolnway West
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
25 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
1525 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 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 Olive 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.
US 31 South
Continue straight
84.6 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Olive 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 Olive to Alaska?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kokomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Olive and 95.6 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Olive and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Kokomo
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 Kokomo.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 154.39 mi (248.47 km).
#1 Olive
Unincorporated community in St.
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000500, -86.4480700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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