Origin
Alaska, IN
Late night in Alaska on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Spiceland, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
82.7 mi
133 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
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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Spiceland, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.93 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.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 82.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Alaska, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Wilson Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (North Little Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Wilson Road
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Little Point Road
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 123
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 40.3 mi | 46m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| SR 42 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Belle Union Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Lewisville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 40.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Spiceland, 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
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
6
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
7
Continue on SR 42
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
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
31 mi
·
37 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 123
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
13
Turn right onto SR 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 3
14
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 18 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spiceland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alaska, IN
This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spiceland, IN
The final approach into Spiceland, 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
$12.93 one way
$25.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Spiceland, IN
Late night in Spiceland on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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 51m 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 Spiceland, IN covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 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 $12.93 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 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (North Little Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alaska, IN to Spiceland, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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