Trip from Alaska, IN to Patoka, IN

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

119.8 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

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

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Alaska, IN

John De Leon

Patoka, IN

Jerry Geraldi

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Alaska, IN to Patoka, IN, prepare for a 119.8-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. This trip typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, plan for a more engaged driving experience. The route functions perfectly as a straightforward excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for a split itinerary.

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

59.9 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a dedicated local driving experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via North Bowman Road, County Road 1250 West, and County Road 500 N, which keep you off the major interstates and on smaller, winding paths. The personality of this drive is inherently technical, demanding your full attention as you navigate constant turns through the rural landscape. Since there are no long, monotonous stretches of highway, the road remains varied and requires active steering throughout the entire 2-hour and 36-minute duration. It is a true local transit that favors patience over speed.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Bowman 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Alaska, IN to Patoka, IN is easy. At 2h 36m 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 Patoka, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Bowman Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road 1250 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road 500 N	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Patrick Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Road 42	Unavailable	Refreshing
S Main St	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Lewisville Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Road

Turn right onto North Bowman Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · North Bowman Road

Continue on County Road 1250 West

1.0 mi · 3 min · County Road 1250 West

Turn left onto County Road 500 N

1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

Continue on North Patrick Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Patrick Road

Turn right onto State Road 42

5.5 mi · 9 min · State Road 42

Turn right onto S Main St

0.3 mi · 29 sec · S Main St

Continue on South Main Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

29 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

0.5 mi · 39 sec · US 40 East, SR 46 West

Turn straight

479 ft · 16 sec

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Turn straight

5.7 mi · 6 min

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

48 mi · 59 min

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right

20 mi · 22 min

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have clear visibility on the smaller county roads. Plan for at least one stop along the 119.8-mile path to stretch your legs and refresh, as the constant maneuvering can be more taxing than a standard highway cruise. Given the modest $18 fuel estimate, it is a budget-friendly route, but always check your fuel gauge before leaving Alaska, IN to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. A key tip for this specific journey is to keep a reliable GPS handy, as the reliance on local roads like County Road 500 N involves frequent turns where missed exits can easily add time to your trip.

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 59.9 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patoka, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 119.8 miles and 2h 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.

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 59.9 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Patoka, IN

The final approach into Patoka, 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 Patoka, 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

$18.20 one way

$36.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$20.06	$40.12
premium	$4.80	$22.62	$45.23
diesel	$5.64	$26.62	$53.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.9	$12.58	$5.75
Efficient EV	30	$10.48	$4.79
EV Truck/SUV	47.9	$16.77	$7.67

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alaska, IN

Evening in Alaska on Sunday

Local time

7:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Patoka, IN

Evening in Patoka on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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 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 Patoka, IN covers 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Bowman Road, County Road 1250 West, County Road 500 N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.9 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 $18.20 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 Patoka, IN is easy. At 2h 36m 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 Patoka, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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