How far is South Haven, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from South Haven, IN to Alaska, IN is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.58 mi
03h 13m
Flight
145.49 mi
234.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.49 mi
Kilometers
234.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.58 mi
Kilometers
284.18 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Haven
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Haven
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From South Haven
93.2 mi
01h 36m
To Alaska
83.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Fremont Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midway Drive

    1724 ft · 1 min · Midway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McCool Road

    2565 ft · 1 min · McCool Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 37th Avenue

    7.7 mi · 15 min · 37th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Road

    126 m · 15 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 65 South

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 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 South Haven 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 76%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 11%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 6%
37th Avenue
7.69 mi · 4%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 36m from South Haven
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven and Scattered 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 South Haven to Alaska?

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from South Haven and 83.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Haven 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 South Haven and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 145.49 mi (234.14 km).

South Haven

#1 South Haven

Town in Michigan, USA

Population5,282
Coordinates41.5419800, -87.1372600
Altitude199
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: Fremont Road (-87.137412, 41.541981)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 South Haven, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in South Haven is 22:40:41, although it is 23:40:41 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.