How far is Shadeland, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Alaska, IN is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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.
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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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shadeland and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadeland and Alaska.
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Start on the route
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
21.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
1222 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 50 West
70 m · 4 sec · County Road 50 West
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Continue on North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 100 West
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West
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Continue on Urban Street
2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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At the end of the road, turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Kentucky Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Morgan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70: St. Louis
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8.1 mi · 9 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 Shadeland and Alaska.
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.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Shadeland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shadeland to Alaska?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Shadeland and 32.2 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Shadeland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shadeland and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.81 km).
#1 Shadeland
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.3736500, -86.9489000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
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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