Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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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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Maumee, IN
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If you are planning a quick excursion across the Indiana Midwest, the 68-mile journey from Alaska to Maumee is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfectly manageable day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of SR 446, I-69, and SR 142 to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of about $10, it is an economical route for a short-term getaway. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the lack of mandatory stops allows for a continuous, efficient drive between these two points.
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
34 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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This trip functions as a highway-focused drive, with 66% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will encounter a mix of road types, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15 miles on SR 446. While the interstate sections provide a faster pace, the transition between state routes and I-69 keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind. Expect the road character to shift as you move between the different segments of your itinerary. Navigating this path requires shifting gears between the open highway and local state roads, giving you a varied feel for the Indiana landscape.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 446 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (SR 142): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 142
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 446 | 15 mi | 22m |
| I 69 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| SR 142 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| SR 39 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South Hunters Creek Road | 4 mi | 15m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East State Road 45 46 Bypass | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1100 North | 2 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Maumee, IN.
Start on Lewisville Road
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
Turn left onto Awbrey Road
Continue on North Craver Road
Continue on SR 42
Turn right onto SR 142
Turn right onto SR 39
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67
Turn left onto SR 39
Turn right onto SR 39
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
Continue on SR 39
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
Turn left onto SR 45; SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Turn right onto SR 446
Turn left onto Hickory Grove Road
Continue on South Hunters Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Tower Ridge Road
Continue on County Road 1100 North
Continue on North County Road 1325 West
Continue on North County Road 1025 West
Continue on North County Road 1190 West
Turn right onto Pike Road
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short 68-mile stretch, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire drive in one go without needing to plan for meal or rest stops, though keeping your tank topped off before leaving Alaska is a smart move given the $10 fuel estimate. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition between the state highways and the interstate, as traffic density can fluctuate. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure to handle any personal needs before you hit the road. Use the extra time saved by the direct path to enjoy a relaxed arrival in Maumee.
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.
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 68 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maumee, IN than in the middle of the route.
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 68 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Alaska, IN · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Maumee, 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 Maumee, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Alaska on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Maumee on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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