Origin
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to North Terre Haute, 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 17m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
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North Terre Haute, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Indiana Midwest, the 51-mile trek from Alaska to North Terre Haute is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal choice for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, State Road 42, and US 40 to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Because this route is relatively short and efficient, it serves as a practical connection between these two points without demanding a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Fruitridge Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Wabash Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 29 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and North Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
3
Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
4
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
5
Continue on SR 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Patrick Road
6
Turn right onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
7
Turn right onto US 231
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
S Main St
8
Continue on US 231
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
13
Turn straight onto US 40; SR 46
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 40; SR 46
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on North 55th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 55th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wabash Avenue
16
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blakely Avenue
17
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fruitridge Avenue
19
Continue on Fruitridge Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitridge Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Fruitridge Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 42 / State Road 42
Turn right onto SR 42 / State Road 42
Navigation decision point
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
4
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Blakely Avenue
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
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.
Destination
North Terre Haute, IN
Morning in North Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brazil, IN
26 mi in
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
4 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 17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a small portion of the trip on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway—which accounts for only 6% of your total mileage—the vast majority of your time is spent on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 29 miles on the Eisenhower Highway, providing a brief period of steady cruising before you transition back to more technical driving. This shift in road types creates a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged. Prepare for frequent adjustments as you navigate the winding character of the local thoroughfares connecting these two regions.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
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 51 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Terre Haute, 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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