Origin
Rockville, IN
Evening in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, 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 28m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, IN
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Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
Rockville to Alaska is 49.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via US Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace. It's a straightforward journey primarily on well-maintained highways, ideal for a quick getaway or a simple route to a nearby destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 36 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| US 231 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 231 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Bloomington Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 36
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on US 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ohio Street
2
Continue on US 36
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 36
3
Turn right onto US 231
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
4
Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road 25 South
5
Turn left onto South County Road 125 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 125 West
6
Continue on Rockville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockville Road
7
Continue on Jacob Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacob Street
8
Turn right onto North Gillespie Street
477 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Gillespie Street
9
Continue on North Gillespie Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Gillespie Street
10
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
11
Turn right onto US 231
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bloomington Street
12
Continue on US 231
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 231
13
Continue on US 231
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on US 231
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
S Main St
15
Turn left onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Patrick Road
17
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
18
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
19
Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
21
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Rockville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 26.2 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West County Road 25 South
Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South County Road 125 West
Turn left onto South County Road 125 West
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North Gillespie Street
Turn right onto North Gillespie Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
SR 42 / North Patrick Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42 / North Patrick Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
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
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
1h 28m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your journey on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US Highway 36, including the longest stretch of 17.7 miles on that road. Expect a mix of speeds, transitioning between US Highway 36, US 231, and State Road 42. While not a monotonous interstate, the profile leans towards efficient travel rather than winding country lanes.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on US Highway 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 36 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near West County Road 25 South.
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 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (West County Road 25 South): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (South County Road 125 West): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (North Gillespie Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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.
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on US Highway 36. 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 26.2 miles (West County Road 25 South): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (South County Road 125 West): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (North Gillespie Street): Navigation decision point.
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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