Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Cayuga, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
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Cayuga, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Midwest, the 72.1-mile drive from Alaska to Cayuga, Indiana, is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this an ideal choice for a simple afternoon outing. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this trip is highly budget-friendly for solo travelers or small groups. Since the entire route stays within Indiana, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a manageable distance that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the round trip whenever it suits your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on US 36, SR 63, and North Jackson Street to get you to your destination. About 63% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.8 miles on US 36, which offers a fairly steady driving experience. While the route is designed for efficiency, the transition between these main roads keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a functional, direct path that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 231 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 42 / State Road 42
Turn right onto SR 42 / State Road 42
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 231 / East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 231 / East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
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North Gillespie Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street
Navigation decision point
6
21.8 mi into trip
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~44m in
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Jacob Street
At end of road, turn left onto Jacob Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 28.8 mi | 42m |
| SR 63 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| North Jackson Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 231 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Bloomington Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 28.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Cayuga, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
3
Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 1250 West
4
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
5
Continue on SR 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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North Patrick Road
6
Turn right onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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State Road 42
7
Turn right onto US 231
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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S Main St
8
Continue on US 231
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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South Main Street
9
Continue on US 231
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 231
10
Continue on US 231
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bloomington Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gillespie Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Jacob Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jacob Street
14
Continue on Rockville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockville Road
15
Continue on South County Road 125 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 125 West
16
Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road 25 South
17
Turn left onto US 231
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North Jackson Street
18
Turn left onto US 36
29 mi
·
42 min
·
US 36
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
20
Merge onto SR 63
11 mi
·
14 min
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SR 63
21
Turn left onto SR 234
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 480 North
22
Continue on SR 234
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Ferry Street
23
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Grant Street
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the current data, you should plan your own breaks for fuel or rest before you head out, as the 2-hour duration is continuous. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge early on, as your $11 budget assumes steady driving conditions. Given the 72.1-mile distance, it is wise to check your vehicle's fluid levels before leaving Alaska to ensure a smooth transition onto the longer stretches of US 36. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by choosing your own preferred pace for the drive.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 72.1 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cayuga, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alaska, 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 Alaska, IN
This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 36 for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cayuga, IN
The final approach into Cayuga, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cayuga, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.87 | $27.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Cayuga, IN
Late night in Cayuga on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alaska, IN to Cayuga, IN covers 72.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, SR 63, North Jackson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Alaska, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 231 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alaska, IN to Cayuga, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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