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Trip from Millgrove, 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

2h 55m

Distance

119.9 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Millgrove, IN

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

Millgrove, IN to Alaska, IN is 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 55m via I 69, I 70, and East 600 North, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, traveling between two points in Indiana. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major interstates, making for efficient travel between these two locations.

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

59.9 miles from Millgrove, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 43.2 mi 46m
I 70 29.9 mi 35m
East 600 North 10 mi 14m
North County Road 100 East 7 mi 10m
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
SR 42 5.4 mi 9m
East 300 South 4.9 mi 19m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 43.2 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

172 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South 500 East

0.2 mi · 40 sec · South 500 East
3

Turn right onto East 300 South

4.9 mi · 19 min · East 300 South
4

Turn left onto SR 3

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
5

Continue on SR 3

7.0 mi · 10 min · North County Road 100 East
6

Turn right onto US 35; SR 28

10.0 mi · 14 min · East 600 North
7

Continue on US 35; SR 28

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East County Road 600 North
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
9

Merge onto I 69

43 mi · 46 min · I 69
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
11

Merge onto I 69

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 69
12

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
14

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

2.5 mi · 5 min · North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 70 West
16

Merge onto I 70

3.4 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

30 mi · 35 min · I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 51 Toward County Road 1100 West
19

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Little Point Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42
21

Turn left onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42
22

Turn right onto SR 42

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 42
23

Continue on North Craver Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
24

Continue on Awbrey Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Awbrey Road
25

Turn right onto North Wilson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Wilson Road
26

Turn right onto Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road
27

Arrive at destination

Lewisville Road

Trip Plan

With a drive time under three hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when to depart. Consider an early morning start to maximize daylight and take advantage of potentially lighter traffic on I 69 and I 70. The fuel cost is estimated at just $19, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. The longest stretch without a turn is over 43 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration of highway driving before you begin.

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 59.9 miles from Millgrove, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 26 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m

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 Millgrove, 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 Millgrove, IN

This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Millgrove, 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 I 69 for about 43.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

60 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.

Popular next leg

Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN

39.3 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Daleville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fishers, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Millgrove, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anderson, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.8

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.3 mi

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.4

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

2.6 mi

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

3 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.8

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 111.3

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.4

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.6

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 85.6

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.2 and 111.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
24.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | North Keystone Avenue

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
5
110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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
111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | SR 42

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.74 one way

$37.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.58 $41.16
premium $4.89 $23.07 $46.15
diesel $5.61 $26.47 $52.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.59 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.49 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.79 $7.67

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

Millgrove, IN

Late night in Millgrove on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Sunday

Local time

3:50 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

20 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 55m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on interstates like I 69 and I 70. Expect stretches of consistent speed and efficient progress, including one uninterrupted segment of 43.2 miles on I 69. While the majority is high-speed travel, you will also navigate some local roads, including East 600 North, which may offer a different pace. Overall, the drive transitions between the efficiency of major highways and the more localized feel of county roads.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.2 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 119.9 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 24.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 74.5 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Millgrove, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.

Indianapolis International Airport

80.8 mi in | ~1h 57m | via I 70

County Road 1100 West

110.7 mi in | ~2h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.2 miles on I 69. 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. 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 24.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 74.5 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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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