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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.24 mi
03h 20m
Flight
154.39 mi
248.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.39 mi
Kilometers
248.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.24 mi
Kilometers
307.77 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Olive
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive
2026-05-12T20:03
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kokomo
IN

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

From Olive
95.6 mi
01h 40m
To Alaska
95.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Smilax Road

    3041 ft · 2 min · Smilax Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Michigan Street

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    811 ft · 13 sec · Lincolnway West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    25 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
111 mi · 58%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 10%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 8%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
East Michigan Street
5.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kokomo
01h 40m from Olive
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

81 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 154.39 mi (248.47 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Olive

Unincorporated community in St.

Population3,233
Coordinates41.7000500, -86.4480700
Altitude226
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: Smilax Road (-86.447942, 41.700051)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive and Alaska. The current time is 20:03:33.

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.