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Trip from Mulberry, IN to Alaska, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Mulberry, IN

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive covering 84.7 miles between Mulberry, Indiana, and Alaska, Indiana. Expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. The route is primarily on major interstates, including I-65 and I-465, with a significant 61% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of around $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly for those exploring within the Midwest region. It's a practical option for a quick transit or a focused drive without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.3 miles from Mulberry, IN

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 34 mi 37m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 19.2 mi 20m
I 465 9.5 mi 10m
SR 42 5.4 mi 9m
West Mulberry Jefferson Road 4.2 mi 12m
SR 28 2.5 mi 3m
North County Road 580 West 1.2 mi 4m
North Craver Road 1.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 34 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

9 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

36 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right onto South Main Street

458 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn slight left onto Jefferson Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Road
5

Continue on West Mulberry Jefferson Road

4.2 mi · 12 min · West Mulberry Jefferson Road
6

Turn right onto North County Road 580 West

1.2 mi · 4 min · North County Road 580 West
7

Turn right onto SR 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · SR 28
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

28 mi · 30 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 465
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 9A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 9B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 70

19 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 84.7-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps avoiding peak commuter times on I-465. With no designated stops provided, plan for a fuel and rest break around the halfway point or when you feel it's needed, keeping the $13 fuel cost in mind. A good tip for this route is to monitor traffic around the I-465 interchange, as it can become busy depending on the time of day.

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 42.3 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 19 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 1h 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 36m

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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Mulberry, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

42 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

Frankfort, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Mulberry, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitestown, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 53min in / 1h 10m to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.9 mi

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

2.6 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 10m in / 53min to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Bob Evans

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Camby, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13178566312

Visit website

Al-Rayan restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13179867554

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13174718100

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
36.9 mi into trip | ~53m 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
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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
56 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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

$13.24 one way

$26.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.54 $29.08
premium $4.89 $16.30 $32.60
diesel $5.61 $18.70 $37.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 20, 2026

Origin

Mulberry, IN

Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Tuesday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

18 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 3m 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?

The drive predominantly follows major highways, offering a consistent pace for most of the 84.7 miles. With 61% of the route on highways like I-65 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, you'll experience stretches of efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 34 miles on I-65, allowing for a solid period of cruising. While not exceptionally varied, this highway-focused profile means you can expect consistent road conditions and speeds, making it a predictable driving experience from start to finish.

61% 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: 34 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 84.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Mulberry, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.

Indianapolis International Airport

53.1 mi in | ~1h 13m

Indianapolis

53.1 mi in | ~1h 13m

County Road 1100 West

75.5 mi in | ~1h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in Mulberry, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1858

Arriving in Alaska, IN

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 3m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 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.

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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