How far is White River, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from White River, IN to Alaska, IN is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.25 mi
02h 15m
Flight
95.38 mi
153.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.38 mi
Kilometers
153.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.25 mi
Kilometers
187.09 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Thu, Apr 30, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in White River
Thu, Apr 30, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White River
2026-04-29T21:39
Arrive Alaska
Wed, Apr 29, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White River
9:30 PM CDT
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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From White River
66.3 mi
01h 07m
To Alaska
50 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White River and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 970

    888 ft · 46 sec · County Road 970

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto County Road 250 North

    1677 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 965

    790 ft · 37 sec · County Road 965

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1213 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    48.6 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  17. 17

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

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  21. 21

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

    1 mi · 4 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 White River 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
48.6 mi · 42%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 25%
County Road 965
25.7 mi · 22%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 5%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

48.6 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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 07m from White River
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White River 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 White River to Alaska?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from White River and 50 miles from Alaska.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White River and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 95.38 mi (153.5 km).

White River

#1 White River

River in Indiana, United States

Population2,483
Coordinates38.3942100, -87.7530800
Altitude119
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: County Road 970 (-87.753971, 38.394675)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White River, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in White River is 21:39:37, although it is 22:39:37 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.