Alaska, IN to Paoli, IN is 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m via SR 37 and I 69, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip. It's a straightforward route, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locations without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 37
41.6 mi
52m
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
Morton Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
North Craver Road
1.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 41.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Paoli, IN.
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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
42 mi·52 min·SR 37
Exit 114Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
16
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56
0.1 mi·9 sec·Northwest Court Street
17
Arrive at destination
SR 37
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this trip, leaving in the morning or early afternoon provides plenty of flexibility. With a drive time of just over 2 hours, you won't need to worry about splitting the journey. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, so consider packing light. The fuel cost is estimated at $14, which is quite manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Paoli, especially if you're coming from a more rural area where services might be less frequent.
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 43.6 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 19 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paoli, 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 87.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 41.6 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 87 — 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
5
23.6 mi into trip|~46m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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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
5
87 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / Northwest Court Street
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / Northwest Court Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.04 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.82
$29.65
premium
$4.93
$16.92
$33.84
diesel
$5.60
$19.22
$38.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.63
$3.49
EV Truck/SUV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paoli, IN
Late night
in Paoli on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Bloomington, IN
44 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
20 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
2h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of this 87.2-mile drive on highways, primarily SR 37 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 41.6 miles, likely on SR 37. The transition to surface roads, such as SR 142, will occur later in the drive. Be prepared for a significant amount of highway cruising with a generally high speed limit for most of the distance.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 23.6 miles (I 69): 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.
The longest stretch is about 41.6 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 23.6 miles (I 69): 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 Paoli, IN before heading back.
