How far is Tri-Lakes, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Tri-Lakes, IN to Alaska, IN is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tri-Lakes and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tri-Lakes and Alaska.
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Start on East Beech Avenue
593 ft · 28 sec · East Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Street
67 m · 14 sec · Hall Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Avenue
87 m · 8 sec · North Willow Avenue
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Continue on North Old 102
547 ft · 15 sec · North Old 102
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Turn right onto East South Center Street
924 ft · 25 sec · East South Center Street
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Continue on North Old 102
1783 ft · 49 sec · North Old 102
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Turn slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Continue on East 500 North
1.5 km · 2 min · East 500 North
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
29.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
1525 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Little Point Road
2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
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Continue on Awbrey Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tri-Lakes and Alaska.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tri-Lakes and Partly Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tri-Lakes to Alaska?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Tri-Lakes and 94.6 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tri-Lakes and Partly Sunny near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tri-Lakes and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 km).
#1 Tri-Lakes
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.2458800, -85.4419200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alaska
Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4703200, -86.6413900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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