Origin
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to French Lick, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
98.1 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
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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French Lick, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to French Lick, IN covers 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 $15.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 98.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 French Lick, IN is easy. At 2h 18m 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 French Lick, 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 |
| State Road 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 37 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | 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 French Lick, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn right
10 mi
·
17 min
7
Turn right
2.1 mi
·
3 min
8
Turn right
3.4 mi
·
4 min
9
Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
10
Turn right onto Morton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
174 ft
·
3 sec
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Morton Avenue
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 69 South: Evansville
14
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
42 mi
·
52 min
·
SR 37 South: Bedford
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
154 ft
·
2 sec
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West Main Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
19
Continue on Main Street
66 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
20
Turn right onto North Maple Street
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Maple Street
21
Turn left onto West College Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
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West College Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 9m 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near French Lick, 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 98.1 miles and 2h 18m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in French Lick, IN
The final approach into French Lick, 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 French Lick, 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
$15.34 one way
$30.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
French Lick, IN
Morning in French Lick on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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
2h 18m 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 French Lick, IN covers 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 49 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 $15.34 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 French Lick, IN is easy. At 2h 18m 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 French Lick, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to French Lick, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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