Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Harrison Reilly
The drive from Alaska, IN to Southport, IN covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, I 74, SR 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.5 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 40.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (SR 67 / Kentucky Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward South Ameriplex Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67 / Kentucky Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto SR 67 toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 31 South: East Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Southport, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| I 74 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| SR 42 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ameriplex Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Belle Union Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Southport, 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
Continue on SR 42
Continue on SR 42
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67
Take the ramp onto SR 67
Merge onto I 74; I 465
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 31
Turn slight left
Turn left onto East Thompson Road
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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 40.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southport, 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 40.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Alaska, IN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Southport, 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 Southport, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Southport on Saturday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
20 mi in
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.
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