How far is Westville, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Westville, IN to Alaska, IN is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.58 mi
03h 06m
Flight
143.75 mi
231.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.75 mi
Kilometers
231.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.58 mi
Kilometers
256.82 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Tue, Jun 2, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in Westville
Tue, Jun 2, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-06-02T10:06
Arrive Alaska
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Westville
84.7 mi
01h 33m
To Alaska
74.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plain Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · Plain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    843 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West

    1525 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Little Point Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Little Point Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Craver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Awbrey Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Awbrey Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lewisville Road

    2601 ft · 2 min · Lewisville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
71.7 mi · 45%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 12%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 6%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
North Craver Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

53.8 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 33m from Westville
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westville and Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Westville and 74.9 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

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.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westville and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westville and Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 143.75 mi (231.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population5,854
Coordinates41.5414300, -86.9005800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Plain Avenue (-86.900452, 41.541428)
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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westville, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Westville is 10:06:55, although it is 11:06:55 in Alaska.

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.