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Trip from Alaska, IN to New Pekin, IN

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

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

107.3 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 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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human settlement in Washington County, Indiana, United States of America

New Pekin, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Alaska to New Pekin, expect a straightforward journey covering 107.3 miles across Indiana. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via SR 37, State Road 60, and I-69, keeping your travel costs manageable with an estimated fuel budget of $16. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the trip maintains a consistent regional character throughout. Because of the manageable duration and distance, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. It is an efficient, practical route for travelers looking to move between these two points without unnecessary complications.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 37 29.3 mi 36m
State Road 60 28.4 mi 43m
I 69 21.8 mi 24m
SR 142 10.2 mi 17m
SR 39 5.5 mi 7m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
SR 42 1.5 mi 2m
South Jackson Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: SR 37 — 29.3 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and New Pekin, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 42
6

Turn right onto SR 142

10 mi · 17 min · SR 142
7

Turn right onto SR 39

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 39
8

Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 39; SR 67
9

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
12

Continue on SR 39

175 ft · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14

Merge onto I 69

22 mi · 24 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

29 mi · 36 min · SR 37
Exit 114 Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
16

Turn left onto SR 60

22 mi · 32 min · State Road 60
17

At end of road, turn left onto SR 56; SR 60

1.2 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
18

Continue on SR 56; SR 60

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Hackberry Street
19

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
20

At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road

522 ft · 12 sec · Westside Road
21

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
22

Turn left onto South Jackson Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
23

Continue on Old State Road 60

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Old State Road 60
24

Enter roundabout onto SR 60

157 ft · 2 sec · State Road 60
25

Continue on SR 60

6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
26

Arrive at destination

SR 60

Trip Plan

To keep your trip stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2-hour and 37-minute duration. Since the route is efficient enough for a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often help avoid potential congestion on the main arteries. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the interstate and the state roads, as the shift from I-69 to SR 37 and State Road 60 requires a bit more focus. Given the $16 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you leave Alaska will ensure you reach New Pekin without needing to hunt for a pump mid-journey. Use that single planned stop to stretch your legs, as the long, 29.3-mile stretches on SR 37 can be quite monotonous.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 24 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alaska, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.3 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 29.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clear Creek, IN

54 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

Martinsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Guthrie, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 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

Mamma Rosa's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 99.7

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18128836296

Visit website

Thai Lotus Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Indiana

1 mi

El Camino's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Indiana

1 mi

Mamma Rosa's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 99.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18128836296

Visit website

Thai Lotus Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18125860428

Visit website

El Camino's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125860199

Visit website

Raquel's Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18124044343

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 46

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.3

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

Tumbleweed Tex-Mex Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18124044212

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
20.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | SR 39 / State Road 39

Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 69
6
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 114 Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
6
98 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | Westside Road

At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.42 $36.84
premium $4.89 $20.65 $41.30
diesel $5.61 $23.69 $47.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.02 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Pekin, IN

Late night in New Pekin on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Clear Creek, IN

54 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

3 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

2h 37m 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 107.3-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel time spent on faster, high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 29.3 miles along SR 37. The transition between I-69 and the state roads offers a mix of interstate efficiency and more localized driving conditions. While the road personality leans toward a utilitarian, highway-heavy experience, the shifting road types prevent the drive from feeling like a static interstate grind. Expect a steady, predictable pace that allows you to cover the distance effectively while remaining attentive to the changes between major highways and smaller state routes.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on SR 37.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and State Road 60. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 107.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on SR 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Pekin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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