How far is Sheridan, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Sheridan, IN to Alaska, IN is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.31 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.07 mi
82.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.07 mi
Kilometers
82.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.16 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 5, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Sheridan
Tue, May 5, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 5, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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 Sheridan
35.1 mi
00h 39m
To Alaska
35.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    578 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1599 ft · 27 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South White Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South White Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sheridan Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 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 Sheridan 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 27%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 22%
Sheridan Avenue
12.4 mi · 18%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 8%
South White Avenue
4.43 mi · 6%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 39m from Sheridan
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheridan and 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 Sheridan to Alaska?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 35.1 miles from Sheridan and 35.2 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheridan and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 7.4 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 7.6 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 5.5 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 Sheridan and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 51.07 mi (82.19 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,048
Coordinates40.1350400, -86.2205500
Altitude289
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: Main Street (-86.220586, 40.13504)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Alaska. The current time is 07:15:33.

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.