How far is Vincennes, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Vincennes, IN to Alaska, IN is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.04 mi
01h 45m
Flight
72.58 mi
116.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.58 mi
Kilometers
116.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.04 mi
Kilometers
133.64 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Vincennes
Tue, May 5, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincennes
2026-05-05T02:19
Arrive Alaska
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Township in Vigo County, Indiana

From Vincennes
49.7 mi
00h 52m
To Alaska
33.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi · 1 hr

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  15. 15

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vincennes 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 6th Street
50.8 mi · 61%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 35%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 7%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2 mi · 2%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 6th Street

Continue straight

48.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairieton
00h 52m from Vincennes
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vincennes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Prairieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Vincennes and 33.4 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vincennes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Prairieton

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

78 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

84 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincennes and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 72.58 mi (116.8 km).

Vincennes

#1 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
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: North 6th Street (-87.528578, 38.677218)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Vincennes and Alaska. The current time is 02:19:29.

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.