The drive from Alaska, IN to Knightstown, IN covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 42 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.6 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
32.6 mi
37m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
31.3 mi
37m
SR 42
4.2 mi
7m
McCullum
3.1 mi
4m
West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi
2m
North Craver Road
1.1 mi
4m
North Wilson Road
1 mi
3m
Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.6 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 204 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,052 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,899
Quietest
2 AM
~466 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 90 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Knightstown, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
2
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi·3 min·North Wilson Road
3
Turn left onto Awbrey Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Awbrey Road
4
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi·4 min·North Craver Road
5
Continue on SR 42
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 42
6
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
7
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·West Belle Union Road
8
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Little Point Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
31 mi·37 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
33 mi·37 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 115Toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
13
Turn right onto SR 109
3.1 mi·4 min·McCullum
14
Continue on SR 109
0.5 mi·48 sec·North McCullum Street
15
Turn left onto US 40
0.3 mi·35 sec·West Main Street
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
72 ft·3 sec·Jefferson Street
17
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.6 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knightstown, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alaska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alaska, IN
This is one driving day of about 77.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 73 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|North Wilson Road
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip|~21m in|North Little Point Road
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip|~22m in|I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
40.4 mi into trip|~1h in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
73 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 115
Toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.21 one way
$24.41 round trip
$4.02/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.31
$26.62
premium
$4.99
$15.15
$30.31
diesel
$5.35
$16.25
$32.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-03.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Indianapolis, IN - Waterway Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Indianapolis, IN - S Service Road - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Indianapolis, IN - Capitol Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Efficient EV
19.3
0
$6.76
$3.09
EV Truck/SUV
30.9
0
$10.81
$4.94
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night
in Alaska on Friday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 3 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 2:54AM CDT until September 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 2:54AM CDT until September 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Knightstown, IN
Late night
in Knightstown on Friday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 2:54AM CDT until September 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 2:54AM CDT until September 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
77.2 mi in 1h 45m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 70.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (North Little Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Alaska is by far the largest state of the United States by land area. Nicknamed "the last frontier", Alaska is sparsely populated with a harsh climate but incredible scenery. Separated from the "lower 48" by Canada, Alaska can be a challenging destination; most of the state is in the Arctic. Besides vast forests and frozen tundra, Alaska contains the ten highest mountain peaks in the United States, including Denali, the highest in all of North America.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (North Little Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knightstown, IN before heading back.
