Oakland City, IN to Alaska, IN is 106.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 41 minutes via I 69 and US 231, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Indiana, so you won't encounter dramatic landscape changes. The route is quite direct, making it a straightforward option for a quick hop between two points. It's a practical choice if you need to cover this distance efficiently without a lot of fuss. Consider it for a no-frills transit day.
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
53.1 miles from Oakland City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
42.3 mi
45m
US 231
20.7 mi
30m
SR 57
16.4 mi
23m
State Road 67
5.6 mi
7m
US Highway 231
5.1 mi
7m
Drunkards Pike
4.9 mi
18m
West Morton Street
2.7 mi
4m
N West County Line Road
2.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 42.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on SR 357
0.4 mi·39 sec·North Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 64
2.7 mi·4 min·West Morton Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
42 mi·45 min·I 69
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 76Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
6
Turn left onto SR 58
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 58
7
Turn right onto SR 58
1.8 mi·3 min·County Road 425 E
8
Continue on SR 58
0.2 mi·28 sec·Ellen Street
9
Turn right onto SR 57
16 mi·23 min·SR 57
10
Turn straight onto US 231; SR 67
21 mi·30 min·US 231; SR 67
11
Continue on US 231; SR 46; SR 67
0.9 mi·2 min·West Morgan Street
12
Turn left onto US 231; SR 67
0.3 mi·46 sec·Fletcher Avenue
13
Continue on US 231; SR 67
5.1 mi·7 min·US Highway 231
14
Turn right
139 ft·6 sec
15
Turn right onto SR 67
5.6 mi·7 min·State Road 67
16
Turn left onto Drunkards Pike
4.2 mi·16 min·Drunkards Pike
17
Continue on Drunkards Pike
0.7 mi·2 min·Drunkards Pike
18
Turn left onto N West County Line Road
2.7 mi·10 min·N West County Line Road
19
Turn left onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
20
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2 hours 41 minutes, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so make sure you have enough gas before you leave Oakland City. The longest stretch without a major road change is 42.3 miles on I 69, so plan your last fuel stop before starting that segment if needed.
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 53.1 miles from Oakland City, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 53m
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 Oakland City, 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 Oakland City, IN
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Oakland City, 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 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 30.4
Washington, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+18126742018
Casa Sevilla Mexican Restaurant
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 60.7
Bloomfield, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18123843550
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 105.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 64 / West Morton Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 64 / West Morton Street
Navigation decision point
6
45.8 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
4
49.2 mi into trip|~56m in|SR 57
Turn right onto SR 57
Navigation decision point
4
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 231; SR 67 / Fletcher Avenue
Turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / Fletcher Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|Lewisville Road
Turn left onto Lewisville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.25
$36.49
premium
$4.89
$20.46
$40.91
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oakland City, IN
Morning
in Oakland City on Sunday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning
in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
8:00 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
17 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 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 25.6
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 80% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates and major highways like I 69. You'll encounter a stretch of 42.3 miles on I 69, offering consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur around the 85-mile mark, after you've exited I 69 and picked up US 231 and SR 57. Expect fairly straightforward driving with plenty of exits on the highway portion.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 64 / West Morton Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m 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 0.4 miles (SR 64 / West Morton Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles (SR 57): Navigation decision point.
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 Oakland City, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.
Odon
45.8 mi in|~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 64 / West Morton Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles (SR 57): Navigation decision point.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alaska, IN before heading back.
