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Trip from Alaska, IN to Millgrove, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

120 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 46m ★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alaska, IN to Millgrove, IN covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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 $18.76 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

60 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 120 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Alaska, IN to Millgrove, IN is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Millgrove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Wilson Road
Awbrey Road
North Craver Road
West Belle Union Road
North Little Point Road
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
North Keystone Avenue
North Rural Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Wilson Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Millgrove, 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

3.0 mi · 5 min
6

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 2 min
7

Continue on West Belle Union Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belle Union Road
8

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Little Point Road
9

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

31 mi · 37 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11

Keep slight left

2.3 mi · 3 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Keystone Avenue
13

Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

171 ft · 4 sec · North Rural Street
14

Continue on North Keystone Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · North Keystone Avenue
15

Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
16

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
17

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min
18

Keep slight left

41 mi · 43 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
20

Turn right onto East 600 North

10.0 mi · 14 min · East 600 North
21

Turn left onto North County Road 100 East

7.0 mi · 10 min · North County Road 100 East
22

Continue on South Walnut Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
23

Turn right onto East 300 South

4.9 mi · 19 min · East 300 South
24

Turn left onto South 500 East

0.2 mi · 40 sec · South 500 East
25

Turn right

171 ft · 13 sec
26

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 28m 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 26 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millgrove, 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 120 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

60 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

Speedway, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Millgrove, IN

The final approach into Millgrove, 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 Millgrove, 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

$18.76 one way

$37.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.60 $41.20
premium $4.89 $23.09 $46.19
diesel $5.61 $26.49 $52.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alaska, IN

Afternoon in Alaska on Thursday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millgrove, IN

Afternoon in Millgrove on Thursday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

20 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

2h 56m 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 Millgrove, IN covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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 60 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 $18.76 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Millgrove, IN is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Millgrove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to Millgrove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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