Flora, IN to Alaska, IN is 96.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 22 minutes via I 65, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It offers a straightforward drive with a mix of interstate cruising and surface roads. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Flora, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
22.1 mi
24m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi
20m
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi
16m
I 465
9.5 mi
10m
State Route 75
8 mi
14m
SR 42
5.4 mi
9m
SR 75
5.2 mi
9m
County Road 100 West
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 22.1 mi, about 24m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,500 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,305
Quietest
2 AM
~573 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on this road
302 ft·24 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
42 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right
357 ft·28 sec
4
Turn right onto SR 18
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Division Line Road
5
Turn left onto SR 75
8.0 mi·14 min·State Route 75
6
Continue on SR 75
5.0 mi·8 min·County Road 100 West
7
Turn left onto SR 75
0.5 mi·54 sec·SR 75
8
Turn right onto SR 75
4.7 mi·8 min·SR 75
9
Turn left onto US 421; SR 39
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Kyger Street
10
Turn right onto US 421; SR 39
12 mi·16 min·North Jackson Street
11
Turn right onto SR 47
2.0 mi·3 min·IN-47
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Indianapolis
13
Merge onto I 65
16 mi·17 min·I 65
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi·6 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
16
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
17
Merge onto I 465
9.5 mi·10 min·I 465
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 9A-BToward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 9BToward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International AirportUse the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 70
19 mi·20 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 51Toward County Road 1100 West
23
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Little Point Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
25
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
26
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 42
27
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi·4 min·North Craver Road
28
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Awbrey Road
29
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi·3 min·North Wilson Road
30
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
31
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 2.5 hours, this trip is easily completed in one day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and arrive with ample daylight. Since the longest stretch on I 65 is about 22 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and plan for a brief stop if needed, especially as you transition to surface roads where stations might be less frequent than on the interstate.
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 48.3 miles from Flora, IN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flora, 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 Flora, IN
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Flora, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 22.1 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
48.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.98 one way
$29.95 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$16.42
$32.84
premium
$4.93
$18.74
$37.48
diesel
$5.60
$21.29
$42.59
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.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
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 Aug 23, 2026
Origin
Flora, IN
Morning
in Flora on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Patchy Fog
WNW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:34PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 8:20PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning
in Alaska on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
WNW 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:34PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 8:20PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
69°F
Avon, 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
2 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
2h 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 54% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on I 65 covering 22.1 miles. You'll transition from interstate speeds to surface roads as you progress. Expect a mixed driving experience with periods of highway cruising followed by navigating local streets and potentially more frequent intersections once off the interstate.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 96.6 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
951 ft704 ft
Total Climb
308 ft
Total Descent
224 ft
Highest Point
951 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flora, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
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 22m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on I 65. 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 Alaska, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alaska, IN before heading back.
