How far is Prairie Creek, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, IN to Alaska, IN is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Alaska.
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Start on West 158th Drive
46 m · 9 sec · West 158th Drive
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Turn right onto South 51st Place
102 m · 19 sec · South 51st Place
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Turn left onto W 158 1/2 Dr
5.8 mi · 10 min · W 158 1/2 Dr
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 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 Prairie Creek 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Alaska?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 30.4 miles from Prairie Creek and 30.1 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Creek and Mostly 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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 47.66 mi (76.7 km).
#1 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 39.2750400, -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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