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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.11 mi
02h 00m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.11 mi
Kilometers
164.33 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Union
51 mi
01h 00m
To Alaska
51.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue on West Pike Avenue

    6.6 mi · 12 min · West Pike Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2543 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1615 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  10. 10

    Continue on Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Ellen Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Drunkards Pike

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Drunkards Pike

    1.2 km · 3 min · Drunkards Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto N West County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · N West County Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
30.3 mi · 30%
West Pike Avenue
6.62 mi · 6%
State Road 67
5.62 mi · 6%
US Highway 231
5.06 mi · 5%
Drunkards Pike
4.88 mi · 5%
N West County Line Road
2.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 00m from Union
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.12 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,160
Coordinates38.4653300, -87.4347400
Altitude143
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: SR 65 (-87.434748, 38.465283)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Alaska. The current time is 02:50:40.

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.