If you are looking for a straightforward Midwestern excursion, the 110-mile trek from Alaska, Indiana to Sweetser, Indiana fits the bill perfectly as a one-day trip. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes for the drive, which is entirely localized since the route features zero highway miles. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this is an affordable journey that stays strictly within the state. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing to book an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-fuss option for travelers who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstates.
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
55 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 37
32.9 mi
38m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
31.3 mi
37m
IN-37
13.7 mi
18m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
SR 42
4.2 mi
7m
West Delphi Pike
3.1 mi
4m
I 69
2.8 mi
3m
North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Sweetser, 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
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
2.3 mi·3 min·I 70
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 85BToward North Keystone AvenueUse the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
171 ft·4 sec·North Rural Street
14
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
16
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi·3 min·I 69
18
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi·4 min·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi·56 sec·IN-37
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi·13 min·IN-37
21
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft·1 sec·SR 37
22
Continue on SR 37
33 mi·38 min·SR 37
23
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi·4 min·South Western Avenue
24
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
0.9 mi·1 min·South Baldwin Avenue
25
Turn left onto SR 18
1.9 mi·3 min·West 2nd Street
26
Continue on SR 18
3.1 mi·4 min·West Delphi Pike
27
Turn right onto North Main Street
57 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, you should aim to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can easily navigate the local intersections. You will only need to account for one planned stop along the way, giving you plenty of flexibility to manage your own pace. Keep in mind that since you are relying entirely on local roads, you should double-check your GPS settings to ensure it does not attempt to reroute you to faster, non-local highways. Factor the $17 fuel estimate into your budget before you head out, and try to fill up your tank before leaving Alaska to avoid searching for stations on smaller roads. Because the drive is under three hours, you have the advantage of being able to head back or arrive at your destination with plenty of time left in your day.
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 55 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 24 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 24m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sweetser, 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 110 miles and 2h 34m.
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 32.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|North Wilson Road
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
Navigation decision point
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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.
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42.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward North Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 85B
Toward North Keystone Avenue
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55 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.20 one way
$34.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.88
$37.76
premium
$4.89
$21.17
$42.34
diesel
$5.61
$24.29
$48.57
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: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
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
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sweetser, IN
Late night
in Sweetser on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
55 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
21 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 34m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate your way across Indiana. Instead of a monotonous interstate grind, you will be traveling along North Wilson Road, Awbrey Road, and North Craver Road. Since the route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on technical, local driving rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and attention to local intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Plan for a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by the local network of roads.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 110 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 110 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on SR 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sweetser, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Sweetser, IN before heading back.
