How far is Shelbyville, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Shelbyville, IN to Alaska, IN is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
67.03 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.88 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Shelbyville
32.6 mi
00h 36m
To Alaska
34.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Harrison Street

    890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    122 m · 7 sec · North Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto North Harrison Street

    1972 ft · 35 sec · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Riley Highway

    680 ft · 12 sec · North Riley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Riley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Riley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.4 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi · 35%
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 28%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 12%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
North Riley Highway
1.59 mi · 2%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

23.4 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 36m from Shelbyville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelbyville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Shelbyville and 34.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelbyville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population19,508
Coordinates39.5214400, -85.7769200
Altitude233
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: South Harrison Street (-85.77701, 39.521442)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Alaska. The current time is 01:25:25.

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.