Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Friday
Local time
1:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Middlebury, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Middlebury, IN
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, State Road 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 42 / State Road 42
Turn right onto SR 42 / State Road 42
Navigation decision point
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn left onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
SR 59; SR 246 / West 8th Street
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246 / West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
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 Middlebury, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.
Brazil
30.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| State Route 59 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lewisville Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 1250 West | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Middlebury, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
3
Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
4
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
5
Continue on SR 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Patrick Road
6
Turn right onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
7
Turn right onto US 231
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
S Main St
8
Continue on US 231
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
12
Turn left onto SR 59
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West 8th Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 59; SR 246
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
16
Turn left onto West Martz Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Martz Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Martz Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Alaska, IN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middlebury, IN
The final approach into Middlebury, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Middlebury, IN
Late night in Middlebury on Friday
Local time
1:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brazil, IN
23 mi in
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
19 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
1h 11m 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 Middlebury, IN covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, State Road 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.08 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Middlebury, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.
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