Trip from Alaska, IN to Linton, IN

Data updated 46 minutes ago

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 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

If you are planning a trip from Alaska to Linton, Indiana, you are looking at a straightforward 50.6-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of around $8, this route is both affordable and manageable for those who prefer to avoid long-haul travel. You will navigate a mix of road types, including US Highway 231, North Commercial Street, and 3rd Street, which offer a balanced transition between regional transit and local streets. Because the total duration is well under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace.

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

25.3 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This 50.6-mile trek offers a varied driving experience that transitions from highway speeds to local navigation. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US Highway 231, where you will cover 21.9 miles of road before navigating the transition onto North Commercial Street and 3rd Street. The shift from the highway to local streets requires you to stay alert as the environment changes from open transit to more contained, localized driving. It is a practical route that avoids the monotony of a long interstate grind while still offering enough distance to get you comfortably from one point to the other.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

807 ft 508 ft

Total Climb

325 ft

Total Descent

578 ft

Highest Point

807 ft

~3.6 mi in

Elevation Range

298 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near N West County Line Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Alaska, IN to Linton, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (N West County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Drunkards Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 67 / State Road 67): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | N West County Line Road

Turn right onto N West County Line Road

Navigation decision point

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3.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Drunkards Pike

Turn right onto Drunkards Pike

Navigation decision point

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8.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 67 / State Road 67

Turn right onto SR 67 / State Road 67

Navigation decision point

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13.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

Turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

Navigation decision point

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44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | SR 54 / 3rd Street

Turn right onto SR 54 / 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 231	21.9 mi	31m
North Commercial Street	7.4 mi	11m
3rd Street	5.9 mi	10m
State Road 67	5.6 mi	7m
Drunkards Pike	4.9 mi	18m
N West County Line Road	2.7 mi	10m
East Morgan Street	0.9 mi	2m
Lewisville Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US Highway 231 — 21.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road

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Turn right onto N West County Line Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · N West County Line Road

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Turn right onto Drunkards Pike

0.7 mi · 2 min · Drunkards Pike

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Continue on Drunkards Pike

4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike

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Turn right onto SR 67

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Road 67

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Turn left onto US 231; SR 67

5.1 mi · 7 min · US Highway 231

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Continue on US 231; SR 67

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fletcher Avenue

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Turn right onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Morgan Street

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Continue on US 231; SR 67

8.0 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

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Continue on US 231; SR 67

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Main Street

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Continue on US 231; SR 67

8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231

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Continue on US 231; SR 67

7.4 mi · 11 min · North Commercial Street

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Turn right onto SR 54

5.9 mi · 10 min · 3rd Street

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Arrive at destination

SR 54

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short at 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about extensive fuel planning, as the $8 cost is easily manageable for most vehicles. Since there are no mandatory stops listed, you can drive the entire 50.6 miles in one go, though you should keep an eye on your transition points between US Highway 231 and the local streets in Linton. Use this simplicity to your advantage by keeping your itinerary loose and focused on your destination. My best tip for this specific route is to prioritize your transition off US Highway 231 early, as the final stretch into town on 3rd Street may require more careful attention to local traffic patterns.

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 25.3 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 50.6 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.3 miles or 57m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linton, 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 50.6 miles and 1h 36m.

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.

The longest stretch is on US Highway 231 for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Alaska, IN · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

25 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 50.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Linton, IN

The final approach into Linton, 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 Linton, 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

$7.69 one way

$15.37 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$8.47	$16.95
premium	$4.80	$9.55	$19.10
diesel	$5.64	$11.24	$22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.2	$5.31	$2.43
Efficient EV	12.7	$4.43	$2.02
EV Truck/SUV	20.2	$7.08	$3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Alaska, IN

Evening in Alaska on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Linton, IN

Evening in Linton on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

2 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

1h 36m 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 Linton, IN covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 231, North Commercial Street, 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $7.69 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 Linton, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (N West County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Drunkards Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 67 / State Road 67): Navigation decision point.

The route from Alaska, IN to Linton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.