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Trip from Alaska, IN to Linton, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Downtown Linton, IN, IN

Linton, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Alaska to Linton, Indiana, you are looking at a straightforward 50.6-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of around $8, this route is both affordable and manageable for those who prefer to avoid long-haul travel. You will navigate a mix of road types, including US Highway 231, North Commercial Street, and 3rd Street, which offer a balanced transition between regional transit and local streets. Because the total duration is well under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

25.3 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 231 21.9 mi 31m
North Commercial Street 7.4 mi 11m
3rd Street 5.9 mi 10m
State Road 67 5.6 mi 7m
Drunkards Pike 4.9 mi 18m
N West County Line Road 2.7 mi 10m
East Morgan Street 0.9 mi 2m
Lewisville Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 231 — 21.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Linton, IN.

1

Start on Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road
2

Turn right onto N West County Line Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · N West County Line Road
3

Turn right onto Drunkards Pike

0.7 mi · 2 min · Drunkards Pike
4

Continue on Drunkards Pike

4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike
5

Turn right onto SR 67

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Road 67
6

Turn left onto US 231; SR 67

5.1 mi · 7 min · US Highway 231
7

Continue on US 231; SR 67

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fletcher Avenue
8

Turn right onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Morgan Street
9

Continue on US 231; SR 67

8.0 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
10

Continue on US 231; SR 67

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
11

Continue on US 231; SR 67

8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231
12

Continue on US 231; SR 67

7.4 mi · 11 min · North Commercial Street
13

Turn right onto SR 54

5.9 mi · 10 min · 3rd Street
14

Arrive at destination

SR 54

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short at 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about extensive fuel planning, as the $8 cost is easily manageable for most vehicles. Since there are no mandatory stops listed, you can drive the entire 50.6 miles in one go, though you should keep an eye on your transition points between US Highway 231 and the local streets in Linton. Use this simplicity to your advantage by keeping your itinerary loose and focused on your destination. My best tip for this specific route is to prioritize your transition off US Highway 231 early, as the final stretch into town on 3rd Street may require more careful attention to local traffic patterns.

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 25.3 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 11 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.3 miles or 57m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linton, 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 50.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 231 for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spencer, IN

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Spencer, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spencer, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

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Millie McGee's Gosport Diner Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gosport, Indiana

1.2 mi

Route 67 Ice Cream & Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worthington, Indiana

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Francisco De Borja Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linton, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 50.6

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18128473100

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.1

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Millie McGee's Gosport Diner Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.8

Gosport, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128795623

Visit website

Route 67 Ice Cream & Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Worthington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128752866

La Fiesta Mexican

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 50.6

Linton, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+18128470245

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.1

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

Hilltop Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18128293891

Mulligan's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.1

Gosport, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129359200

Visit website

Francisco De Borja Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 50.6

Linton, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18128473100

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 44.6 — 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 | ~1m in | N West County Line Road

Turn right onto N West County Line Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Drunkards Pike

Turn right onto Drunkards Pike

Navigation decision point

3
8.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 67 / State Road 67

Turn right onto SR 67 / State Road 67

Navigation decision point

3
13.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

Turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

Navigation decision point

3
44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | SR 54 / 3rd Street

Turn right onto SR 54 / 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.91 one way

$15.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.69 $17.37
premium $4.89 $9.74 $19.48
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Linton, IN

Late night in Linton on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Spencer, IN

25 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 50.6-mile trek offers a varied driving experience that transitions from highway speeds to local navigation. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US Highway 231, where you will cover 21.9 miles of road before navigating the transition onto North Commercial Street and 3rd Street. The shift from the highway to local streets requires you to stay alert as the environment changes from open transit to more contained, localized driving. It is a practical route that avoids the monotony of a long interstate grind while still offering enough distance to get you comfortably from one point to the other.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on US Highway 231.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near N West County Line Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Alaska, IN to Linton, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (N West County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Drunkards Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 67 / State Road 67): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

807 ft 508 ft

Total Climb

325 ft

Total Descent

578 ft

Highest Point

807 ft

~3.6 mi in

Elevation Range

298 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on US Highway 231. 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 (N West County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Drunkards Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 67 / State Road 67): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Linton, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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