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Trip from Indianapolis, 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 1m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN is 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short drive entirely within the Midwest, specifically Indiana. It's a local trip, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and local roads rather than long stretches of open highway. Plan for a straightforward journey that should be easy to complete in a single day, offering a convenient option for a quick local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 28.7 mi 33m
SR 42 5.4 mi 9m
North Craver Road 1.1 mi 4m
North Wilson Road 1 mi 3m
Lewisville Road 0.5 mi 1m
North Little Point Road 0.5 mi 1m
South Capitol Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Awbrey Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 28.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Alaska, IN.

1

Start on this road

257 ft · 32 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Market Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Market Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6

Merge onto I 70

29 mi · 33 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 51 Toward County Road 1100 West
8

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Little Point Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42
10

Turn left onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42
11

Turn right onto SR 42

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 42
12

Continue on North Craver Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
13

Continue on Awbrey Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Awbrey Road
14

Turn right onto North Wilson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Wilson Road
15

Turn right onto Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road
16

Arrive at destination

Lewisville Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

20 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

Hall, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Indianapolis, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Market Street

Turn left onto West Market Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Capitol Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m 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 / slight right lanes.
5
30.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward County Road 1100 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 51 Toward County Road 1100 West
5
30.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | SR 42

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.14 one way

$12.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.75 $13.49
premium $4.89 $7.56 $15.13
diesel $5.61 $8.68 $17.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Scattered Rain Showers

WNW 12 to 15 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

1h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, with only 14% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a mix of roads including Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 42, and North Craver Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 28.7 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, giving you some consistent driving time before you need to navigate local turns. Expect a varied driving feel as you transition between these different road types.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Market Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 39.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1100 West along the way.

County Road 1100 West

30.1 mi in | ~38m

About the Cities

Starting in Indianapolis, IN

Full guide →

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 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: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 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 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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