How far is Terre Haute, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
49.16 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.2 mi
66.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.12 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Alaska
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Terre Haute
24.9 mi
00h 27m
To Alaska
24.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
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 Terre Haute and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    33.8 mi · 37 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.8 mi · 69%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 11%
North Main Street
2 mi · 4%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 3%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

33.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 27m from Terre Haute
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute to Alaska?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Terre Haute and 24.2 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Point, 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 Center Point.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 41.2 mi (66.31 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
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: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 Terre Haute and Alaska. The current time is 00:26:08.

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.