If you are looking to traverse 139.2 miles across the Indiana heartland, this trek from Vevay to Alaska is a straightforward day trip. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 38 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate exclusively local roads. Since the highway share is zero percent, you will avoid the interstate entirely, keeping the pace steady and manageable for a single day of travel. Budget roughly $21 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this journey stays within the Midwest, you can anticipate familiar terrain, though the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention compared to a simple highway cruise.
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
68.8 miles from Vevay, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 421
38.8 mi
42m
SR 129
26.5 mi
46m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.4 mi
25m
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi
33m
East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
12m
SR 42
5.4 mi
9m
North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 38.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vevay, IN and Alaska, IN.
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Start on SR 56
53 ft·5 sec·Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 129
27 mi·46 min·SR 129
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 421; SR 129
0.5 mi·52 sec·South Adams Street
5
Turn left onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi·1 min·West Perry Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 421
22 mi·33 min·South Buckeye Street
7
Continue on US 421; SR 46
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi·31 sec·North Ireland Street
9
Turn left onto US 421
1.9 mi·2 min·North Michigan Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 421
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 421
11
Take the ramp onto US 421
39 mi·41 min·US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: IndianapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
1.2 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 94Toward Southeastern Avenue
13
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Southeastern Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi·12 min·East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi·2 min·Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 70 WestUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 70
23 mi·25 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 51Toward 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
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your drive under three hours, making it easy to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $21 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on these local, turn-heavy roads. Because you are navigating local streets rather than major highways, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns along West Main, South Adams, and West Perry Streets. Embracing the slower pace of these secondary roads is the best way to enjoy the journey without the stress of heavy traffic.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.8 miles from Vevay, IN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 30 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Vevay, 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 Vevay, IN
This is one driving day of about 137.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Vevay, 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 US 421 for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 129
Turn right onto SR 129
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
28.5 mi into trip|~49m in|US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Turn left onto US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
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104.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
5
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.53 one way
$43.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.64
$47.27
premium
$4.89
$26.50
$53.00
diesel
$5.61
$30.40
$60.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.46
$6.61
Efficient EV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
EV Truck/SUV
55.1
0
$19.28
$8.81
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Vevay, IN
Late night
in Vevay on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alaska, IN
Late night
in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
69 mi in
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
21 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
3h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands a more active style of steering than a typical interstate slog. You will rely on West Main Street, South Adams Street, and West Perry Street to navigate the transition between these two Indiana locations. With no highway segments to break up the pace, the road maintains a consistent, localized feel throughout the entire 139.2-mile distance. The character of this trip is defined by the constant adjustments required on local thoroughfares rather than the monotony of high-speed cruising. Stay alert, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be managing frequent turns for the duration of your 2 hour and 38 minute transit.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 129.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.5 miles (SR 129): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (US 421): 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.
On the drive from Vevay, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1100 West along the way.
County Road 1100 West
128.5 mi in|~2h 54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 137.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on US 421. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1.5 miles (SR 129): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Alaska, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
