Origin
Fairview Park, IN
Late night in Fairview Park on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Park, IN to Alaska, 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 34m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Park, IN
Arlind D
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
Fairview Park, IN to Alaska, IN is 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and SR 63, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and changes in pace rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a relatively short journey, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Fairview Park, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| SR 63 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| US 41 | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lewisville Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 33.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on SR 63
14 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 63
2
Continue on US 41
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 41
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 70; US 40
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 41
Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
6
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 231
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on US 231
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
S Main St
9
Turn left onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Patrick Road
11
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
12
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
13
Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
15
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 34m duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you can leave whenever it's convenient. The $10 fuel cost suggests this is an economical drive, but it's always wise to top off your tank before departing, especially as the route features numerous turns. There are no specific stops recommended, so you have the flexibility to pull over if needed. Pay close attention to road signs as you transition between the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and State Road 42 to avoid missing any turns on this turn-heavy local drive.
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 32.5 miles from Fairview Park, IN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 43m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairview Park, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview Park, IN
This is one driving day of about 64.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Fairview Park, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 33.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Fairview Park, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 18 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
4
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SR 42 / North Patrick Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42 / North Patrick Road
Navigation decision point
4
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
County Road 1250 West
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 28% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road profile, transitioning between the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and state roads like SR 63 and State Road 42. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the local roads and turns resume. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to navigation and speed adjustments.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairview Park, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
Greencastle
52 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 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 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alaska, 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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