How far is Pigeon, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Pigeon, IN to Alaska, IN is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.69 mi
03h 04m
Flight
97.41 mi
156.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.41 mi
Kilometers
156.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.69 mi
Kilometers
216.77 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Alaska
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
9:00 PM CDT
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Pigeon
67.4 mi
01h 32m
To Alaska
67.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 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 Pigeon and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1289 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 231

    41 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
66.2 mi · 49%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 15%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 4%
Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 3%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

49 mi · 00h 53m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 32m from Pigeon
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon 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 Pigeon to Alaska?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Pigeon and 67.3 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pigeon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 97.41 mi (156.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
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: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)
End: Alaska (-86.64139, 39.47032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pigeon, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Pigeon is 22:46:18, although it is 23:46:18 in Alaska.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.