How far is Shelburn, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Shelburn, IN to Alaska, IN is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
62.07 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.98 mi
72.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.98 mi
Kilometers
72.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.07 mi
Kilometers
99.9 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburn
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburn
2026-05-13T00:36
Arrive Alaska
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelburn
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Shelburn
31 mi
00h 33m
To Alaska
31.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street

    57 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Griffith Street

    819 ft · 38 sec · East Griffith Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    2506 ft · 2 min · North Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson St

    157 m · 16 sec · Jackson St

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  15. 15

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

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  19. 19

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

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburn 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 47%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 9%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2 mi · 3%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
County Road 500 N
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 33m from Shelburn
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shelburn and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Shelburn to Alaska?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 31 miles from Shelburn and 31.1 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburn and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 44.98 mi (72.39 km).

Shelburn

#1 Shelburn

Town of the United States

Population1,222
Coordinates39.1783700, -87.3936300
Altitude165
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: North Railroad Street (-87.393562, 39.178359)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Shelburn and Alaska. The current time is 00:36:34.

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.