Origin
New Castle, IN
Late night in New Castle on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, 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 58m
Distance
87.8 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, IN
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Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
New Castle, IN to Alaska, IN is 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on major highways. You'll spend most of your time on I 70, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss journey. Given its short duration and focus on interstate travel, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion where efficiency is key. Plan for a direct trip with minimal distractions.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from New Castle, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 71.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| South Memorial Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lewisville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Little Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 71.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto SR 3
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
42 mi
·
48 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
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
Trip Plan
Since this drive is less than two hours and primarily on the interstate, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of daylight to complete the 87.8 miles. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan to pull over for fuel or a break as needed, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 71.7 miles on I 70. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14, and services can sometimes be spaced out on major highways.
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 43.9 miles from New Castle, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 New Castle, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Castle, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from New Castle, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 71.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from New Castle, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 79.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 38 / Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 38 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.7 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
78.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
SR 42
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.90 | $33.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 8 to 13 mph
69% chance
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
15 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 58m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 71.7 miles on I 70, which means consistent speed limits and relatively smooth travel. The route begins on I 70 before transitioning to South Memorial Drive and then SR 42. Expect mostly uninterrupted driving on this segment, allowing for a steady pace. The character of the drive is predominantly that of an interstate experience, efficient and direct.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Memorial Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 38 / Broad Street.
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 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Castle, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
48.7 mi in
|
~59m
|
via I 70
County Road 1100 West
78.7 mi in
|
~1h 35m
About the Cities
Starting in New Castle, IN
Full guide →New Castle is a city in Henry County, Central Indiana. Like Anderson and Connersville and other cities in the area, it had a manufacturing heyday for a period before economic changes swept in. But, if there's one thing New Castle seems to take seriously, it's basketball, with purportedly the biggest high school gym in the country and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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 58m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 70. 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 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 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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