Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Ellettsville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 20.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on N West County Line Road, Drunkards Pike, State Road 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
N West County Line 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 55m 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 Ellettsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| N West County Line Road | — | — |
| Drunkards Pike | — | — |
| State Road 67 | — | — |
| North 7th Street | — | — |
| West Greencastle Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| North County Line Road | — | — |
| N County Line Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
N West County Line Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Ellettsville, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto N West County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
N West County Line Road
3
Turn right onto Drunkards Pike
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Drunkards Pike
4
Continue on Drunkards Pike
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Drunkards Pike
5
Turn right onto State Road 67
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 67
6
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 7th Street
7
Turn left onto West Greencastle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Greencastle Avenue
8
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Street
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Line Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North County Line Road
10
Continue on N County Line Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
N County Line Road
11
Turn left onto State Road 46
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 46
12
Continue on West Temperance Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temperance Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ellettsville, IN
Late night in Ellettsville on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 Ellettsville, IN covers 20.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are N West County Line Road, Drunkards Pike, State Road 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.20 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.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 55m 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 Ellettsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to Ellettsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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