How far is Smith, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Smith, IN to Alaska, IN is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.98 mi
03h 32m
Flight
154.81 mi
249.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.81 mi
Kilometers
249.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.98 mi
Kilometers
331.49 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smith
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Smith
107.9 mi
01h 46m
To Alaska
98.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fail Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 20

    6.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 20

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1289 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 66%
I 94 West
27.5 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 9%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 20
6.86 mi · 3%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 46m from Smith
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smith and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Smith and 98.1 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smith and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smith and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 154.81 mi (249.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Smith

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population368
Coordinates41.7108800, -86.6691900
Altitude242
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 Fail Road (-86.672901, 41.711958)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Smith, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Smith is 07:02:37, although it is 08:02:37 in Alaska.

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.