How far is Veedersburg, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Veedersburg, IN to Alaska, IN is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.86 mi
01h 26m
Flight
55.31 mi
89.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.31 mi
Kilometers
89.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.86 mi
Kilometers
115.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Veedersburg
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Alaska
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Veedersburg
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
Lizton
IN

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

From Veedersburg
41.3 mi
00h 43m
To Alaska
30.6 mi
00h 43m

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 17 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 Veedersburg and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Veedersburg and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 100 East

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 100 East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.6 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1222 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 50 West

    70 m · 4 sec · County Road 50 West

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 100 West

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West

  9. 9

    Continue on Urban Street

    2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kentucky Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70: St. Louis

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Veedersburg 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
41.9 mi · 58%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8.08 mi · 11%
County Road 100 West
4.74 mi · 7%
Morgan Street
4.39 mi · 6%
North State Street
3.89 mi · 5%
Kentucky Street
2.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lizton
00h 43m from Veedersburg
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Veedersburg and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Veedersburg to Alaska?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lizton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Veedersburg and 30.6 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Veedersburg and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Lizton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lizton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Pittsboro Town Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , IN
80 N Meridian St, Pittsboro, IN 46167
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lizton.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

35 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

36 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

67 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Veedersburg and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 55.31 mi (89.02 km).

Veedersburg

#1 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
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: W 2nd St (-87.262509, 40.112996)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Veedersburg and Alaska. The current time is 06:46:52.

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.