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

The driving distance from South Whitley, IN to Alaska, IN is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
157.91 mi
02h 52m
Flight
123.68 mi
199.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.91 mi
Kilometers
254.13 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Whitley
2026-04-17T03:37
Arrive Alaska
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Whitley
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
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From South Whitley
72.6 mi
01h 26m
To Alaska
85.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    591 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    29.9 mi · 35 min

  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 Whitley and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 31%
I 70
29.9 mi · 19%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
01h 26m from South Whitley
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Whitley to Alaska?

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from South Whitley and 85.3 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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 Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Elwood Housing Authority

Elwood , IN
1602 S A St, Elwood, IN 46036
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Whitley and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 123.68 mi (199.04 km).

South Whitley

#1 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 5 (-85.62794, 41.084767)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Whitley and Alaska. The current time is 03:37:27.

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.