How far is Warsaw, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Warsaw, IN to Alaska, IN is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
159.64 mi
02h 56m
Flight
129 mi
207.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129 mi
Kilometers
207.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.64 mi
Kilometers
256.92 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-19T07:50
Arrive Alaska
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Warsaw
79.8 mi
01h 28m
To Alaska
79.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 24 sec · South Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 500 West

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North 400 West

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 400 West

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1595 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 400 West
50.9 mi · 32%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 12%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 5%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North 400 West

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
01h 28m from Warsaw
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Warsaw and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Warsaw and 79.8 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Warsaw and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 129 mi (207.61 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
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: East Center Street (-85.85305, 41.238092)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Alaska. The current time is 07:50:56.

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.