How far is Trail Creek, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Trail Creek, IN to Alaska, IN is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.68 mi
03h 26m
Flight
154.37 mi
248.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.37 mi
Kilometers
248.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.68 mi
Kilometers
321.36 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Trail Creek
Sat, May 2, 4:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trail Creek
2026-05-02T09:27
Arrive Alaska
Sat, May 2, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trail Creek
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Trail Creek
102.5 mi
01h 43m
To Alaska
97.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trail Creek and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on Whipporwill Avenue

    1528 ft · 1 min · Whipporwill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roeske Avenue

    1337 ft · 39 sec · South Roeske Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Coolspring Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · East Coolspring Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Woodland Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · South Woodland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    3131 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

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

    618 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trail Creek 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 68%
I 94 West
22.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 10%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 5%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
1.18 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 43m from Trail Creek
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trail Creek and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trail Creek to Alaska?

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Trail Creek and 97.2 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trail Creek and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 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 Trail Creek and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 154.37 mi (248.43 km).

Trail Creek

#1 Trail Creek

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,985
Coordinates41.6983700, -86.8592000
Altitude191
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: Whipporwill Avenue (-86.8592, 41.698323)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Trail Creek, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Trail Creek is 09:27:16, although it is 10:27:16 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.