How far is Rockville, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Rockville, IN to Alaska, IN is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.08 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.23 mi
59.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Greencastle
IN

City in Indiana

From Rockville
24.6 mi
00h 30m
To Alaska
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ohio Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 36

    17.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 36

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South County Road 125 West

    1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockville Road

    2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Jacob Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Gillespie Street

    145 m · 21 sec · North Gillespie Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Gillespie Street

    822 ft · 41 sec · North Gillespie Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 36
17.7 mi · 37%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 12%
US Highway 231
5.31 mi · 11%
North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6%
South Bloomington Street
2.39 mi · 5%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 36

Continue on US Highway 36

17.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greencastle
00h 30m from Rockville
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Rockville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Alaska?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Greencastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Rockville and 23.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Rockville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Greencastle

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

84 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 37.23 mi (59.92 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

Town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States

Population2,449
Coordinates39.7625400, -87.2291800
Altitude217
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: US 36 (-87.229125, 39.762533)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Alaska. The current time is 06:30:33.

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.