How far is Union, IN from Alaska, IN?
The driving distance from Union, IN to Alaska, IN is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Alaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Alaska.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on West Pike Avenue
6.6 mi · 12 min · West Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2704 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
1615 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 425 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
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Continue on Ellen Street
1299 ft · 28 sec · Ellen Street
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Turn right
16.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
20.7 mi · 30 min
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Continue on West Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue
1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 67
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67
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Turn left onto Drunkards Pike
4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike
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Continue on Drunkards Pike
1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike
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Turn left onto N West County Line Road
2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road
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Turn left 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 Union and Alaska.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Alaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Alaska?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Union and 51.1 miles from Alaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Sunny near Alaska.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.12 km).
#1 Union
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,160 |
| Coordinates | 38.4653300, -87.4347400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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