Trip from Alaska, IN to Harlan, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

178.3 mi

287 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 40m

8 AM

4h 5m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 46m

3 PM

3h 50m

5 PM

4h 4m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alaska, IN to Harlan, IN covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Ronald Reagan Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.88 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

89.2 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 178.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.1 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 24 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 95.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 178.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Wilson Road

Turn left onto North Wilson Road

Navigation decision point

9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward North Keystone Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 85B Toward North Keystone Avenue

147.3 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | Ronald Reagan Expressway

Take the exit onto Ronald Reagan Expressway toward I 469 East, US 33 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 296A Toward I 469 East, US 33 South

171.7 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 25 Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	95.1 mi	1h 42m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	31.3 mi	37m
Ronald Reagan Expressway	24.4 mi	26m
Binford Boulevard	6.4 mi	9m
Maysville Road	6.2 mi	9m
SR 42	4.2 mi	7m
North Keystone Avenue	2.7 mi	5m
I 70	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 95.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road

Turn left onto North Wilson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Wilson Road

Turn left onto Awbrey Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Awbrey Road

Continue on North Craver Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

Continue on SR 42

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 42

Continue on SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42

Continue on SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Little Point Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 70

31 mi · 37 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 70

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 85B Toward North Keystone Avenue Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

171 ft · 4 sec · North Rural Street

Continue on North Keystone Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · North Keystone Avenue

Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 69

Take the exit onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway

Exit 296A Toward I 469 East, US 33 South

Merge onto I 469; US 33

24 mi · 25 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 25 Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

Turn right onto SR 37

6.2 mi · 9 min · Maysville Road

Turn left onto Water Street

44 ft · 1 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

Water Street

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 89.2 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.1 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 39 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.2 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlan, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alaska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 178.3 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 95.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.2 mi from Alaska, IN · 2h into the drive

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fishers, IN

89 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.

Popular next leg

Fishers, IN to Harlan, IN

123 mi · 2h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pendleton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.1 miles.

Arriving in Harlan, IN

The final approach into Harlan, 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 Harlan, 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

$27.88 one way

$55.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.61	$61.21
premium	$4.89	$34.31	$68.62
diesel	$5.61	$39.37	$78.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.5	$18.72	$8.56
Efficient EV	44.6	$15.60	$7.13
EV Truck/SUV	71.3	$24.96	$11.41

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alaska, IN

Afternoon in Alaska on Thursday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harlan, IN

Afternoon in Harlan on Thursday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

4 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 39m 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 Harlan, IN covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Ronald Reagan Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.2 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 $27.88 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.