Alaska, IN to Williamsport, IN is 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via I 74 and South Council Street, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward drive between two Indiana towns. Given its relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll primarily travel on a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick getaway or an efficient commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
41.6 mi
44m
South Council Street
11.6 mi
17m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8.1 mi
8m
County Road 100 W
4.7 mi
7m
SR 39
4.7 mi
8m
South State Road 39
4.3 mi
6m
SR 42
4.2 mi
7m
North State Street
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 41.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Williamsport, 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
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
8.1 mi·8 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 59Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
12
Keep slight left at fork
368 ft·11 sec
Toward SR 39: Belleville
13
Turn straight onto SR 39
4.5 mi·8 min·SR 39
14
Turn slight left onto SR 39
2.1 mi·3 min·Market Street
15
Turn right onto SR 39
2.9 mi·4 min·South State Road 39
16
Turn left onto SR 39
0.2 mi·18 sec·SR 39
17
Turn right onto SR 39
1.4 mi·2 min·South State Road 39
18
Continue on SR 39
0.7 mi·1 min·South Cross Street
19
Turn left onto US 36; SR 39
0.4 mi·57 sec·West Main Street
20
Turn right onto SR 39
0.5 mi·42 sec·Urban Street
21
Continue on SR 39
4.7 mi·7 min·County Road 100 W
22
Continue on SR 39
3.9 mi·5 min·North State Street
23
Continue on SR 39
0.2 mi·20 sec·County Road 50 West
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
25
Merge onto I 74
42 mi·44 min·I 74
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 15Toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
27
Turn right onto US 41
12 mi·17 min·South Council Street
28
Turn left onto US 41; SR 28; SR 55
2.7 mi·4 min·East Jackson Street
29
Turn left onto SR 28
1.4 mi·2 min·SR 28
30
Arrive at destination
SR 28
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave whenever is most convenient. There's no need to rush, and you can take your time. While no official stops are noted, you'll cover 41.6 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads, so consider filling up your tank before you leave Alaska, IN, as fuel costs are estimated at $15. The mixed highway and surface road profile means you'll encounter varying speed limits, so stay alert.
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 48.4 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 17m 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 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 1h 17m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsport, 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 96.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 80.7 — 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
6
17.1 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
6
17.4 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 39: Belleville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 39: Belleville
6
38.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Peoria
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
6
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.98 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$16.44
$32.88
premium
$4.93
$18.76
$37.52
diesel
$5.60
$21.32
$42.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Veedersburg, IN - Tesla Supercharger
Veedersburg, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
1705 Lafayette Rd
Crawfordsville, IN
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
EV Truck/SUV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Williamsport, IN
Late night
in Williamsport on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Pittsboro, IN
48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 16m 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 54% of this 96.7-mile drive on highways, including a significant stretch of 41.6 miles on I 74. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced interstate driving to more local roads. Expect to notice more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move from the interstate to surface streets like South Council Street and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 96.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
950 ft622 ft
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
429 ft
Highest Point
950 ft
~41.5 mi in
Elevation Range
328 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alaska, IN and Williamsport, IN, road signs point toward Monrovia and Attica.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 96.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on I 74. 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 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamsport, IN before heading back.
