Trip from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

169 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

Downtown Alaska, IN, IN

Alaska, IN

John De Leon

Downtown Crown Point, IN, IN

Crown Point, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Wilson Road, Awbrey Road, North Craver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

84.5 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 169 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wilson Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Wilson Road Unavailable Refreshing
Awbrey Road Unavailable Refreshing
North Craver Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Belle Union Road Unavailable Refreshing
North Little Point Road Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 465 Unavailable Refreshing
I 465 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Wilson Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Road
2

Turn left onto North Wilson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Wilson Road
3

Turn left onto Awbrey Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Awbrey Road
4

Continue on North Craver Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road
5

Continue straight

3.0 mi · 5 min
6

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 2 min
7

Continue on West Belle Union Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
8

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
9

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

18 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

2.3 mi · 4 min · I 465, I 74
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 465, I 74
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
14

Merge slight left

5.5 mi · 6 min
15

Keep slight left

3.9 mi · 4 min
16

Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 65 North: Chicago
17

Merge slight right

18 mi · 19 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 52 West
19

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
20

Merge slight left

105 mi · 1 hr 53 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US 231: Crown Point
22

At the end of the road, turn left

2.9 mi · 4 min
23

Turn right onto South Main Street

400 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
24

Turn left onto West Clark Street

295 ft · 8 sec · West Clark Street
25

Turn left onto North Court Street

335 ft · 8 sec · North Court Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 84.5 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.5 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crown Point, 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 169 miles and 3h 24m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.5 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

85 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Crown Point, IN

The final approach into Crown Point, 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 Crown Point, 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

$25.67 one way

$51.34 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.30 $56.60
premium $4.80 $31.90 $63.81
diesel $5.64 $37.55 $75.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.7 0 $17.74 $8.11
Efficient EV 42.3 0 $14.79 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.66 $10.82

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alaska, IN

Morning in Alaska on Monday

Local time

7:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crown Point, IN

Morning in Crown Point on Monday

Local time

6:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

1 hour earlier

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

Temperature spread

2 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

3h 24m 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 Crown Point, IN covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wilson Road, Awbrey Road, North Craver Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.5 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 $25.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to Crown Point, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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