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 Ferdinand, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
123.5 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
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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Ferdinand, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Ferdinand, IN covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, US 231, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.31 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
61.7 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 123.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.8 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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SR 39 / State Road 39
Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
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~45m in
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SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 69
5
23.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
45.4 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
72.4 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
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 Alaska, IN to Ferdinand, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
Crane
72.4 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| US 231 | 23.3 mi | 30m |
| Mill Street | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| SR 162 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| SR 142 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| SR 39 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| 3rd Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 48.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Ferdinand, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 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
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North Craver Road
5
Continue on SR 42
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
6
Turn right onto SR 142
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 142
7
Turn right onto SR 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 39
8
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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SR 39; SR 67
9
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
12
Continue on SR 39
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14
Merge onto I 69
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 87
Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
17
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 231
19
Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Mill Street
21
Continue on US 231; SR 56
6.2 mi
·
7 min
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US 231; SR 56
22
Turn left onto SR 164
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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West 3rd Street
23
Turn straight onto SR 164
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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3rd Avenue
24
Continue on SR 162
10 mi
·
15 min
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SR 162
25
Arrive at destination
SR 162
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.8 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferdinand, 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 123.5 miles and 2h 46m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 48.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ferdinand, IN
The final approach into Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand, 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
$19.31 one way
$38.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.77 | $47.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.27 | $54.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Ferdinand, IN
Late night in Ferdinand on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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 46m 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 Ferdinand, IN covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 231, Mill 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 61.7 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 $19.31 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Ferdinand, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
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