Origin
Alaska, IN
Evening in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to New Pekin, IN
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
107.3 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
John De Leon
New Pekin, IN
Enchanted Earth
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Alaska to New Pekin, expect a straightforward journey covering 107.3 miles across Indiana. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via SR 37, State Road 60, and I-69, keeping your travel costs manageable with an estimated fuel budget of $16. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the trip maintains a consistent regional character throughout. Because of the manageable duration and distance, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. It is an efficient, practical route for travelers looking to move between these two points without unnecessary complications.
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
53.7 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 107.3-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel time spent on faster, high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 29.3 miles along SR 37. The transition between I-69 and the state roads offers a mix of interstate efficiency and more localized driving conditions. While the road personality leans toward a utilitarian, highway-heavy experience, the shifting road types prevent the drive from feeling like a static interstate grind. Expect a steady, predictable pace that allows you to cover the distance effectively while remaining attentive to the changes between major highways and smaller state routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and State Road 60. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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SR 39 / State Road 39
Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.1 mi into trip
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~43m in
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SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Turn right onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
45.4 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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SR 37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
6
98 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
98.2 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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Westside Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 29.3 mi | 36m |
| State Road 60 | 28.4 mi | 43m |
| I 69 | 21.8 mi | 24m |
| SR 142 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| SR 39 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 42 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Jackson Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 29.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and New Pekin, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 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 on SR 42
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
6
Turn right onto SR 142
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 142
7
Turn right onto SR 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 39
8
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
9
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
Use the none lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
12
Continue on SR 39
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14
Merge onto I 69
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
29 mi
·
36 min
·
SR 37
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
16
Turn left onto SR 60
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Road 60
17
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56; SR 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
18
Continue on SR 56; SR 60
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Hackberry Street
19
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westside Road
21
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Street
23
Continue on Old State Road 60
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Old State Road 60
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Road 60
25
Continue on SR 60
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 60
26
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Trip Plan
To keep your trip stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2-hour and 37-minute duration. Since the route is efficient enough for a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often help avoid potential congestion on the main arteries. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the interstate and the state roads, as the shift from I-69 to SR 37 and State Road 60 requires a bit more focus. Given the $16 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you leave Alaska will ensure you reach New Pekin without needing to hunt for a pump mid-journey. Use that single planned stop to stretch your legs, as the long, 29.3-mile stretches on SR 37 can be quite monotonous.
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 53.7 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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.
+
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 107.3 miles and 2h 37m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Pekin, IN
The final approach into New Pekin, 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 New Pekin, 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
$16.30 one way
$32.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.02 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
New Pekin, IN
Evening in New Pekin on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
21 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
2h 37m 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 New Pekin, IN covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 37, State Road 60, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 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 $16.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Alaska, IN to New Pekin, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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