Origin
Southport, IN
Late night in Southport on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southport, 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 4m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southport, IN
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Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Indiana heartland, the 42-mile trek from Southport to Alaska is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, keeping costs remarkably low for a quick getaway. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your transit. There is no need for an overnight stay given the short duration and mileage, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single afternoon. Overall, this route offers a practical and efficient connection between two local communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| I 74 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 31 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| East Southport Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Southport Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Southport Road
3
Turn right onto US 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 31
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
2.8 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
13
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
15
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
16
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
17
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
18
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
19
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
20
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 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
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Southport, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 31
Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~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 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left 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 slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~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
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
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
1 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 4m 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 drive features a mixed profile that balances efficiency with local navigation. You will spend roughly 34 miles—about 81% of your journey—on highways, providing a steady pace for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted section consists of 19.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, where you can settle into a consistent driving rhythm. Beyond the high-speed stretches, you will transition onto SR 42 and I-74 to complete the connection. The experience shifts from the open feel of the interstate to the more localized atmosphere of state roads as you approach your destination, offering a varied experience for the driver.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
805 ft
681 ft
Total Climb
250 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
805 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
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 Southport, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Indianapolis
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
County Road 1100 West
32.9 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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.
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 3.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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