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Trip from Wheatfield, 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

3h 19m

Distance

162.5 mi

261 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Wheatfield, IN, IN

Wheatfield, IN

Meriç Tuna

human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

This 145.3-mile journey from Wheatfield, Indiana, to Alaska, Indiana, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with Main Street and County Road 1200 being key arteries. With no highway driving involved, expect a more intimate, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is $22. Since it's a relatively short trip within the Midwest region, it's perfect for a leisurely excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

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

81.2 miles from Wheatfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 105.8 mi 1h 54m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 19.2 mi 20m
I 465 9.5 mi 10m
SR 42 5.4 mi 9m
County Road 1200 5 mi 7m
West State Road 10 3.5 mi 5m
West State Road 110 2.5 mi 3m
Madison Street 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 105.8 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatfield, IN and Alaska, IN.

1

Start on Grove Street

200 ft · 10 sec · Grove Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto SR 10

5.0 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
4

Turn left onto US 231

1.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 550
5

Continue on US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
6

Turn right onto SR 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110
7

Continue on SR 10

3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
9

Merge onto I 65

100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 465
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 9A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 9B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 70

19 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 51 Toward 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

Given the 2 hour and 42-minute duration and 145.3-mile length, this trip is easily doable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $22, you can easily plan your journey. Consider departing in the morning to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. Since there's no highway component, keep an eye out for local signage as you navigate County Road 550 and other local roads to ensure you stay on track.

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 81.2 miles from Wheatfield, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 36 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 34m

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 Wheatfield, 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 Wheatfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 162.5 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Wheatfield, 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 65 for about 105.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

81 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

Watseka, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Wheatfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.7

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

2.2 mi

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitestown, Indiana

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.7

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

2 mi

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

2.6 mi

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17654481557

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.1

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 127.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.9

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17657674590

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.7

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.6

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.6

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
14.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
130.9 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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 9A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight right 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 straight / slight left lanes. Exit 9B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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

$25.41 one way

$50.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.89 $55.79
premium $4.89 $31.27 $62.54
diesel $5.61 $35.88 $71.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.8 0 $17.06 $7.80
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50
EV Truck/SUV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 18, 2026

Origin

Wheatfield, IN

Night in Wheatfield on Saturday

Local time

11:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Sunday

Local time

12:20 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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 19m 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?

Prepare for a drive characterized by frequent turns, as this route is described as 'turn-heavy local drive.' With 0% highway share, you'll be staying on familiar county roads and local streets for the entire 145.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, straightaways. You'll get a feel for the local landscape as you navigate through Indiana's heartland.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.8 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near I 65.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 162.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Wheatfield, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.

Indianapolis International Airport

130.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

Indianapolis

130.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

County Road 1100 West

153.3 mi in | ~2h 56m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.8 miles on I 65. 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.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

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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